The more he thought about it, the more anxious he became. Chang Geng's heart was suddenly filled with unease; and even after the soldier had diligently escorted them back to the Marquis' Manor, the feeling still wouldn't subside.

Chang Geng returned to his room. He wasn't able to fall asleep even after tossing and turning. Once he had sent Cao Niangzi and Ge Pang Xiao away, he quietly put on his coat and ran to Gu Yun's chamber to wait.

Gu Yun's place was spotless, with the kind of neatness and cleanliness seen in military men, and with no excessive decoration. There were a few books on the desk, a used steam-powered lamp, and calligraphy hanging on the wall; which read: "The World Cannot Be Avoided", it appeared to be Gu Yun's own handwriting.

In addition to a brand-new fox fur coat that hung on the bedpost, the Marquis' bedroom was almost shabby.

Chang Geng waited for a while and unknowingly fell asleep on top of the small table. As his chest was pressed, he soon dreamed of unsightly things.

In a haze, Gu Yun seemed to be standing ahead, with his back towards him. In the dream, Chang Geng was not restrained by the shackles of their boundaries; his actions were a lot bolder than in reality. He intimately pulled Gu Yun from behind: "Yifu."

Gu Yun slowly turned back, but his eye sockets were completely hollow, two streams of blood like tears trickled down his cheeks: "Calling for me?"

Chang Geng screamed and sat up, cold wind swept in through the entrance. He stared at the person coming from outside in a daze.

Gu Yun did not expect that Chang Geng would actually be in his room. He quickly closed the door and asked: "Why are you here?"

His voice was hoarse, and his face also appeared to be unwell.

The cold air hanging in Chang Geng's chest was finally able to come out when he saw Gu Yun. For a moment, he wasn't able to distinguish between dreams and reality. He almost felt ecstasy from being able to find something again after he thought it was gone.

Gu Yun stood by the door frame for a moment, endured a wave of dizziness, and weakly beckoned Chang Geng: "Come and help me - I still have to bring you into the palace tomorrow to greet His Majesty for the New Year, be careful to make sure you're able to get up on time."

Chang Geng held his elbow and helped him get to the bedside: "Yifu, what's the matter with you?"

"On the way back, they dragged me along to the Northern Camp, I have had a bit too much." Gu Yun didn't bother taking his shoes off and fell back first onto his bed. He had just taken medicine, and his head was still pounding. He said tiredly: "Go back to rest early."