Bab 414: 414. Going to be bad?

A compound with red walls and green tiles was heavily guarded. Soldiers stood watch with guns, amidst trees that cast a desolate shadow.

This was the headquarters of the Imperial Guards, a symbol of military might and power.

The Imperial Guards were formerly the army that accompanied General Zuo on his expedition to the Western Frontier and had remained unbroken in defense of the Imperial City, their ranks still orderly.

Su Erya was the first to arrive at this place.

Recognizing her from afar, the corporal in charge at the gate hurried forward, bowed, and said, "Miss Su has arrived! How may I be of service?"

Su Erya returned the salute with a cupped fist and calmly said, "I have a letter of invitation for General Dong from my martial uncle."

Upon hearing this, the corporal quickly said, "Please come in. I will immediately announce your arrival!"

After giving the order to open the gate, he respectfully ushered Su Erya inside.