Back To The Imperial City

They reached the Imperial City at night of the fourth day. 

The butler immediately arranged for dinner and after having dinner, Xi Ying went to sleep with his wife and son. 

The next morning, he didn't wake Xi Ling and Li Rui up and left for the Imperial Palace. 

He wondered what all new things had taken place in his absence. 

.

.

.

Xi Ying had just stepped inside the Imperial Court when he heard the whispers of the ministers as they looked at him. He knew they must be wondering where he had been in the past few days. However, he didn't have any interest in answering their questions. 

Calmly, he decided to walk towards his seat. 

However, he had just taken a step when he heard a familiar voice calling him. 

Xi Ying sighed as he gathered all his patience before he turned around to talk to the man. 

"General Li."