Clink, clink...
The iron chains clattered as Tuotuo took step by step forward. At a glance, he saw Prince Ruyang, resplendent in his attire and full of vigor, entering the palace.
Prince Ruyang also saw Tuotuo, now in a wretched state, looking pitiful. As their eyes met, a hint of awkwardness hung in the air between them. After some time, they finally came together.
Mr. Zhao frowned and said, "How are you doing your duty? Don't you know that prisoners should exit through the West Prosperity Gate, while the East Splendor Gate is for nobles?"
Upon hearing Mr. Zhao's rebuke, the guard immediately nodded and bowed humbly. Seeing the guard in such a manner, Mr. Zhao regarded him with cold eyes, with no sign of pleasantness.
Watching Mr. Zhao act this way, Tuotuo spoke, "Mr. Zhao."
"I was the one who requested him to exit through the East Splendor Gate."
