Just as he exited the tavern, the place that was previously empty now had someone waiting there; the person did not say a word either and appeared a bit embarrassed to meet with the poor scholar. He quickly paid his respects then stood to the side like a decoration.

The scholar helplessly held his forehead with his hand, thinking: "They are catching up faster and faster."

This 'scholar' was Chang Geng. After that big argument with Gu Yun four years ago, he was 'escorted' back to the capital by the Black Eagle.

Refusing the Emperor's many praises, Chang Geng then tried for half a year, crossing moves with the house guards every day. In the end, he finally managed to escape from the Marquis' Manor.

Gu Yun had sent people to chase after him several times. The two sides painfully struggled for a whole year, Gu Yun later recognized that this child was like a young eagle that could not be restrained. He had to compromise and let Chang Geng go.

It was just that wherever Chang Geng went, he would always catch sight of a few Black Iron Camp guards in disguise following him.

Later, Chang Geng, under the recommendation of Liao Ran, became a student of a no-name expert from the common folk. He followed his master to live his days full of endless wandering, traveling through the entire country and places no one had set foot before. For a time, he was able to shake off the Black Iron Camp.

However, every time he appeared near any station, he would be tailed again. He had just arrived at Sichuan but a little soldier was already waiting for him.

It was just that Chang Geng, nowadays, was no longer the same child who did not know which course to follow, stubborn and unbending. He walked his horse straight to the other person and gently said: "Troubling this brother, is my yifu alright?"

The little soldier was not very good at conversation. He did not expect Chang Geng to come over and talk to him directly. He clumsily replied: "Your Highnes-... Young master, everything is good with Master, he said that if the border situation is stabilized at the end of this year, he will come home for the New Year celebration."

"Very well, then I will depart for the capital in two days." Chang Geng nodded, one could not detect whether he was feeling happy, or reluctant. He handed over the jug of wine that had just been filled as he spoke: "This brother has traveled a long way, warm yourself up with a sip of wine."

Even if he was oblivious, the little soldier was still aware that his sudden appearance was very unwelcoming. But unexpectedly, not only did Chang Geng not get angry, he even invited him to drink. For a moment, he was completely bewildered at this warm treatment.