Fires were lit on both sides of Luoyang City gate, barely illuminating the entrance.
Zhao Hanzhang and her group approached on horseback. As soon as the people on and below the city gate heard the sound of hoofbeats, they immediately raised their spears and arrows in vigilance and shouted, "Who goes there!"
Zhao Hanzhang reined in her horse, and her trusted aide shouted loudly from the darkness, "The Governor returns to the city, quickly make way!"
They did not move aside but said, "Dismount slowly and walk to the fire for inspection!"
Zhao Hanzhang smiled and complied. When she walked to the area illuminated by the fire, the soldiers on and below the city gate tower immediately stowed their bows and spears. The leading City Gate Officer hurriedly jogged forward, kneeled on one knee, and said, "Your humble servant Wen Kang greets the General. I did not realize it was you and neglected my duties. Please grant me your forgiveness."
