Ji Wanrong, holding the Commandery Princess Token, shouted assertively to the soldiers of the City Defense Camp behind her, "Why haven't you released the people yet?"
The soldiers exchanged glances, the Governor and Commander had already yielded, so they dared not act rashly.
Without a word, they quickly untied the ropes binding the people on the city walls.
The people atop the city wall began to cry out, hugging one another and shouting in excitement.
Led by someone, they all knelt toward Ji Wanrong.
Both outside and inside the city walls, people knelt in unison, shouting, "Long live the Princess, the Princess is wise!"
Ji Wanrong's mouth curved slightly; though she'd been in power in the South Yangtze Prefecture for half a year, this was the first time she truly felt in charge.
With a gentle wave, she commanded, "Everybody rise!"
Wiping their tears, people stood up one after another.
