Luo Shu and Lu Hanmo parted ways, and she returned to the Guard's Members' Courtyard. Hanmo was originally going to escort her back, but she declined. Having distinguished himself with his recent achievements, he was about to be transferred to the Jiangcheng Guard District and certainly had many matters to handle. Besides, she wasn't so delicate as to insist he escort her home for such a short distance.
She hadn't reached home yet when she saw Wu Yuan, Qi Hui, Fang Jingmei, and Zhang Xiaoling—who was usually so busy she was rarely seen—standing outside her house from a distance.
"Luo Shu!" They were smiling brightly as they stood there, and when they saw her, they hurried over to her.
"Luo Shu, you're truly amazing!"
"You are the pride of all of us Guard's Wives."
"I heard that the King of Langxi Country even invited you to the palace."
"Was the King very stern? Is he much like the ancient emperors we had?" the crowd asked, talking over each other.
