Chutang's expression was composed. In a level voice, she asked, "How can we be certain this news is true? Where is A Feng's body now?"
A dead silence fell before the hall.
No one had expected such a reaction from Chutang upon hearing the news. They all assumed she was so overcome with grief that she couldn't accept the truth, hence her composure.
Chen Songshi sighed deeply. "Ye Yunfeng and his men fought to the death to defend the city. They were vastly outnumbered. It was thanks to him they held out for so long. Feng Cheng of Xia City later led reinforcements, but by the time they arrived, it was already... Both sides suffered countless casualties in the battle. Feng Cheng had his men search for a long time before they found Ye Yunfeng. It's just... it's just..."
He couldn't bear to continue and looked away, seemingly at a loss for how to proceed.
Chutang stared fixedly at Shen Yanchuan. "So, A Feng's body is still in Du State?"
Shen Yanchuan's thin lips pressed together.
