The Yulin Army kept watch over the grave throughout the night, only to set off for the Imperial Capital at dawn the next day.
However, they did not enter the city directly, instead waiting silently on the official road five miles outside, planning their next move after Qi Zhenzhuo went into the city to gather information.
Li Xuan looked at Chen Ji: "The news of the Crown Prince being injured has probably already reached the Imperial Capital. As members of the Imperial Guard, it is our duty to protect him. Now that he is harmed, we have failed in our duties... punishment is inevitable, and you may be stripped of your title."
Chen Ji casually replied: "Losing the baronetcy for the Crown Prince is not a loss. Besides, the title doesn't offer much stipend. It's Lord Li who might suffer because of this — you might be dismissed."
