And so the following day, Trinket took his leave or (缺) and set off for the Capital with the Helmsman and the rest of his entourage. They presently met up with his deputy commander, Zhang Yong, who had the Fake'Empress Dowager in custody. As soon as they arrived at Bronze Hat Lane, Trinket's first thought was for Kang Xi's safety. He could not bear the thought of his old friend Misty being assassinated by these weird fanatics, the Gui Trio, however much he owed it to his Shifu the Helmsman to be loyal to the Triad cause. He could not very well openly warn the Manchu Emperor of this new threat to his person. But perhaps he could have a word with one or two of his own friends among the Palace Guards, and persuade them to tighten security. He was just about to set off for the Palace, when the Helmsman appeared, with the other Lodge Masters, and he was obliged to stay at home and entertain them. Soon they were joined by other Triad brethren, and by the Young Count, Mu ]iansheng, and the principal retainers of the Mu Family' Liu Dahong, the Iron Dragon, and his brother'in'arms, Wu Lishen, the Shaker Lion; and Su Gang, the Magic Hand. They had already been in Peking for some time. It was a while after dinner before the Gui Trio arrived. Trinket offered to feed them, but was informed that they had already eaten. Invalid looked around him with an appreciative gaze.'Hey kid, this place is almost as grand as one of the Prince's palaces! You must be his nephew after all!'

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