「Two days later, Su Yu's letter of appointment arrived.」
In front of the Su Mansion, gongs and drums resounded, and an auspicious air filled the scene.
The main street of Anping Square was already packed solid with a dense crowd. Countless neighbors and wealthy merchants held their breath, gazing in awe at the majestic mounted retinue delivering the reward before the Su Mansion.
Black armor clanged, and long halberds stood like a forest.
The announcer, Xue Ting, wore the armor of a Great Xia vice-general, his expression solemn. He passed between the soldiers lined up on both sides, holding a scroll woven from gold thread with both hands, and strode to the center of the Su Mansion courtyard.
"By order of the Public Security Central Bureau, with the vermilion approval of the Three Armies Command, and in accordance with the military system of the Great Xia, a special reward is hereby conferred—"
