Behind General Lifen Jing Zhan and the Heir of the Marquis of Chengyang, Ling Jing, stood several men in Embroidered Uniform Guard attire. Leading them was a middle-aged man in a red Flying Fish Robe, his face stern and severe, with a sword at his waist that resembled the Brocade Spring Saber, but was noticeably longer than the usual kind.
This man should be Inspector Shen Minghe from the Garrison Commandant's Office. Yet, he followed behind Ling Jing with utmost deference. Whenever Ling Jing spoke, his manner was conspicuously obsequious at first and disdainful afterwards—plainly currying favor with Ling Jing, his attitude was self-evident.
The group displayed a marked sense of division.
The military officers all kept close to General Lifen Jing Zhan, and when they took their seats, it was away from Ling Jing and Shen Minghe's entourage.
It was abundantly clear that,
