Two days later, Fei Bin and Le Hou, leading the Songshan group, left Hengyang on time.
The protectors came in haste and left in haste as well.
Mo Da, leading Zhao Rong, Feng Qiaoyun, and other disciples, did the honors of a host, escorting the protectors to the ferry crossing.
A gentle breeze swept by, causing the river to shimmer and the willow trees on the bank to sway.
As the saying goes, when the willow branches are all broken and the flowers have all flown away, one must ask the travelers if they will return. If a friend is departing, Zhao Rong would definitely have to break off a willow branch as a token, and write another poem "Zhao Sends Off the Protectors from Hengyang".
But upon seeing the stern-faced Fei Bin and Le Hou wearing bamboo hats at the bow, the sentiment of farewell felt utterly shattered.
"Mo brother, see you again at Songshan in August," said one.
"Take care, brothers, and convey my regards to Alliance Master Zuo," replied another.
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