Chapter 187: Shockwaves Through the Court
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“They’re here! They’re here!”
A young woman’s voice rang out from the main road leading into Qingzhou City.
Everyone turned northward. The Qingzhou Army was marching back in neat formation.
Among the crowd waiting were men, women, elders, and children. Even many young women had come. While noblewomen of the Great Yu Empire rarely appeared in public, common folk didn’t follow such strict rules—especially on a day of celebration like this.
As the soldiers saw how many citizens had come out to greet them, they immediately straightened up, walking with pride and purpose.
But beneath their serious expressions, their eyes flicked toward the young women in the crowd. Some girls accidentally met a soldier’s gaze—then quickly blushed and looked away.
As the Qingzhou Army entered, the citizens rushed forward, handing out buns, fruit, and food from their baskets, stuffing them into the soldiers’ hands.
In the center of the formation, Xiao Ming rode on horseback, surrounded and guarded by soldiers.
With such a large crowd, his safety had to be taken seriously.
Niu Ben rode beside him, keeping a careful watch on the people lining the road, ready to stop anyone who might pose a threat.
Looking at the joyful faces all around him, Xiao Ming smiled.