Chapter 637.1: Emperor Lingzong Who Deceived The World - Part 1
Tonight, there was no moon, not even stars. If not for the myriad lights of the Divine Capital, tonight would have been shrouded in utter darkness.
Near the city gates, a squad of twenty foot soldiers from the Patrol Camp responsible for patrolling, marched down the silent long street carrying lanterns.
The defense of the Divine Capital was traditionally handled by the Patrol Camp and the Left and Right Guards. The Patrol Camp consisted mostly of regular soldiers, even if there were some martial artists, their cultivation realms were not high either. As such, their role was largely symbolic. Rather than truly patrolling the Divine Capital, they essentially served as scouts for the Left and Right Guards.
After the events of that fateful night, Marquis Zhongyong, Zhang Yu, the former commander of the Patrol Camp, had been restored to his post despite his prior failings. His reinstatement was due to the Emperor's boundless grace. As an old minister who had accompanied His Majesty through thick and thin in earlier years, Zhang Yu's loyalty was beyond question.
This evening, Zhang Yu continued to oversee the Patrol Camp from its headquarters. Yet as he sat in the brightly lit hall, this Marquis Zhongyong felt a lingering unease.
Unable to remain seated after only a short while, Zhang Yu rose and stepped into the courtyard. He glanced at the pitch-black sky above, then turned and asked, “What hour is it?”
“Marquis, it's roughly the third watch,” someone replied softly.
An official nearby asked gently, “Marquis, would you like to rest for a while?”
Zhang Yu shook his head, rubbing his temples with a weary expression. “I keep having a feeling something major will happen tonight. Send more men on patrol, don't let down your guard.”