After dealing with these bandits, the delegation from Zhao Kingdom moved forward once more, and this time the soldiers were no longer as anxious as before. From there on, the group encountered no further trouble and proceeded smoothly to Daliang, where they were welcomed by Wei Wuji, one of the four noble sons of the Warring States, also known as Lord Xinling.
Originally, Ji Yanran and Fang Zheng planned to take their leave. However, during the journey, the Third Princess of Zhao Kingdom and Ji Yanran had developed feelings. Now in Daliang, she felt tense and uneasy, hoping Ji Yanran would stay to accompany her. Ji Yanran, unable to abandon the Third Princess, agreed to stay. Fang Zheng, with nothing else to do, also accepted Lord Xinling's invitation to attend the reception banquet.
