The city's officials had long received word that the Regent King would be coming for an inspection, and were waiting for him near the city gates ahead of time.
The moment they saw the Regent King's carriage, they rushed forward to greet him with great enthusiasm.
"This humble official greets the Regent Prince!"
Thanks to the enthusiastic hospitality of the local officials, Hua Manman and Li Xun ate their fill.
That afternoon, they followed Li Ji to inspect the city.
Li Ji had come to Tianjing primarily to check whether the items needed for the capital relocation ceremony were ready.
Hua Manman learned a great deal just by following along.
The sun was about to set, but Li Ji still showed no signs of wanting to return.
Hua Manman couldn't resist asking.
"Aren't we going back yet?"
Li Ji seemed to have only just remembered about returning. He glanced at the color of the sky, then said.
"It's so late. If we go back now, I'm afraid the city gates will already be closed.
