Hong Zuer walked away without so much as a glance back at Chen Ji, as if too disdainful to spare him another look.
Dozens from the Night Patrol followed closely behind. Only Ah Sheng reined in his horse and stopped in front of Chen Ji to explain on behalf of Hong Zuer, "Mr. Chen, Mr. Hong and the others just hate Yuan Cheng too much..."
Chen Ji's expression remained unchanged, "It's alright."
Ah Sheng hesitated several times before finally saying, "Mr. Chen, would you consider coming with us to Tiger Ridge? Mr. Hong and Uncle Bai Zi are still injured, and they..."
Chen Ji shook his head, "I'm sorry, I must escort Princess Liyang to Chongli Pass."
Ah Sheng looked disappointed and tried to persuade him further, "Mr. Chen, the Night Patrol is ultimately just the Night Patrol, we do not have powerful official doorways..."
