Zhan Lan returned to the capital, her golden armor shining and her red cape fluttering in the wind, holding a silver spear in her hand as she journeyed along the long street, with citizens lining the sides to welcome her.
Their enthusiasm surpassed even that of the last time she'd triumphed over the Western Rong.
"Brave General!"
"General Zhan!"
The voices of the citizens rose and fell in her ears, and Zhan Lan smiled and nodded in response to them.
"General Zhan looks even more beautiful than the last time we saw her, so valiant and refreshing to behold!"
"General Zhan is truly the most remarkable female General in the history of Nanjin!"
"It was thanks to General Zhan that Beiyue voluntarily retreated this time!"
"The Emperor will surely grant General Zhan a reward!"
The citizens discussed fervently, some even lifting baskets filled with seasonal fruits and various kinds of food.
Zhan Lan bowed with her fists to thank each one.