The horseback riding across the grassland was swift, and Tuoba Yilu was also given some freedom. He had a horse, guarded in the middle by Yuan Li's trusted aide in the name of protection, but in reality, it was supervision.
He didn't have a single attendant. Before departure, he requested to select his confidants from among the captives to accompany him, but not only did Tuoba Liuxiu oppose this, Yuan Li also didn't agree.
Tuoba Liuxiu had ties of sovereign and minister with Zhao Hanzhang and a heart of gratitude towards her, but what did Tuoba Yilu have?
How could he be allowed to bring his men into the Capital City?
Not only did Yuan Li refuse to let him bring anyone, but he also ordered the offices along the route and covert agents to carefully scout any men from Nan Hui.
If he were one of Tuoba Yilu's men at that time, he should find a way to intercept and rescue along the way. There's no way he would let Tuoba Yilu enter the Capital City like this.
