Tang Xuanzang felt a deep sense of despair in his heart.
Just at this moment.
Clop-clop-clop~ Clop-clop-clop.
The sound of horse hooves approach, as a group of more than ten people on horseback charged forward - among them was a guard, holding a golden imperial edict in his hand.
"Tang Xuanzang, receive the decree! By the order of Her Majesty the Empress, you are to go to the Black Wind City for trial immediately!" The guard read the decree out loud.
Meanwhile, the nearby soldiers exchanged glances, never expecting such an unassuming monk to attract the personal command of the Empress.
So...
A soldier stepped forward cautiously and said, "Please wait a moment, envoy. I will report to our leader."
...
This commotion...
Attracted the attention of the other prisoners watching, all of them very surprised at the high profile of these two newcomers.
Tang Xuanzang almost wept for joy.