The procession moved very quickly, completing a ten-mile journey in less than half an hour.
Two vast crowds stopped still, still a hundred meters apart.
Zhao Dun stood with his hands behind his back, observing the entire procession with unfocused eyes.
The manager of the Kong Family's procession controlled his horse, instructing his men to be vigilant while he sent someone to deliver a message to his master.
The atmosphere was strange, far from the joyful and festive mood that usually prevails when welcoming arrivals ten miles out of the city. It was quiet.
Yes, it was quiet.
The oppressive and uncanny atmosphere was hair-raising.
The conflict between the Kong family and Prime Minister Dong was well known among officials. The officials, including the provincial governor, all belong to Prime Minister Dong's faction.
Although they were told to come out and welcome them this time, there was no indication of what attitude should be held towards Kong Zheng's arrival in Youzhou.