Mr. Fang turned around, glanced at Qin Shangzhi, who was negotiating with the Crown Prince's residence about how to handle the sacred deer in the distance, and a hint of displeasure showed in his eyes. He lowered his head and got into the carriage.
Lu Yuanpeng held onto the reins for Bai Qingyan, watching as Bai Qingyan and her sister, Bai Jinzhi, mounted their horses. He craned his neck and shouted to Bai Qingyan again, "Sister Bai! I will definitely join the army! Trust me!"
The common people had already made way, gazing tearfully at Bai Qingyan and Bai Jinzhi on horseback.
Bai Qingyan smiled and nodded, pulling the reins and spurring her horse forward.
Bai Jinzhi, on horseback, cupped her fists in salute to Lu Yuanpeng, then spurred her horse forward to chase her elder sister.
Inside the Crown Prince's carriage.