Zheng Fan mounted his Pixiu, riding alongside Mao Mingcai towards the Central Military Camp.
Mao Mingcai didn't mind Zheng Fan's previous "rudeness" and still spoke to him amiably. General Zheng, for his part, finally found his act again, engaging Mao Mingcai in what seemed like a delightful conversation, as if they were old friends who regretted not meeting sooner. In truth, both men were eager to dispel the earlier awkwardness.
By the time the imperial edict team arrived at the entrance of the Central Military Camp, Chen Yang, the chief general of the Jingnan army, was there to welcome them in Prince Jingnan's stead.
Chen Yang, on horseback, saluted Mao Mingcai. "The Prince is occupied with military affairs and has ordered me to receive Master Mao," he said.
