The sun had set when Xi Ming and Li Fei finally reached the capital. Li Fei had taken the position of the carriage driver after giving him a small burial.
They lodged in an inn, securing a small room where they could rest for a while.
After cleaning up and eating, Xi Ming stood up, stretching his limbs. "I'm going out," he said flatly.
Li Fei, who was still very much exhausted, gave him a half-hearted grunt in response. "Don't stray too far."
Xi Ming hummed and left.
The streets of the capital were especially busy and filled with people, especially nobles from various parts of the Xi dynasty. This was mainly because of the imperial exam, an event that would determine their future positions in the government.
The streets were filled with luxurious carriages, finely dressed scholars, and traders hawking their goods.
