The sky above Huaiyang City was filled with red sunset glow, looking like red-hot charcoal. The breeze blew the lanterns on the red bricks, shaking them a few times and waving slightly to the surroundings.

A breeze blew into the thick palace. The densely packed soldiers who entered through the gate laid down their weapons and enjoyed the peace and happiness of the day. Some gathered in groups of three or five, drinking and fighting together.

The breeze blew a leaf into the ...