The old guard from the Imperial Palace was quite supportive. They arrived neither too early nor too late, but right after about a third of the guests had come. Even Elder Ping and Mrs. Ping arrived together. Seeing Li Xiu and Ping'an greeting guests at the entrance, they felt very gratified. Ping'an had always been more kind than cunning, but now, it seemed the results of his training were excellent.
As for the others, aside from Old Sir Sun, they all felt a pang of jealousy. 'This Li Jincheng's strategic mind is unparalleled, even surpassing his master's. It seems he's truly taken the Ping Family's boy under his wing. Oh well, you can't force destiny. Look at that little rascal from the Sun Family—Li Jincheng managed to whip him into shape and send him off to the army. He's bound to become a formidable general. And our own...'
