After a brief rest, they embarked on the journey back.
However, having galloped all night long, both people and horses were exhausted, with some injuries, and they also had to carry Wang Shaoji's corpse. The return trip was slow, and it wasn't until noon that they stopped at Shouyang to rest and eat something simple before continuing. It was near dusk when they once again saw the towering silhouette of Taiyuan City.
Finally, they had returned.
The people welcoming them at the city gate looked very different from the orderly formation of the previous day. Everyone carried a hint of worry and expectation. However, upon seeing the two princes return safely, even bringing back Wang Shaoji's corpse, the atmosphere immediately changed.
