Yan Xiu nodded slightly, then mounted his Snow Treading Dragon Stallion and galloped towards the gates of the capital.
Fang Zhengzhi watched as his friend left, then turned around and mounted his own Snow Treading Dragon Stallion. He was headed for the streets.
On this return trip, Fang Zhengzhi should have had an officer follow him around to announce the good news. However, as he was planning to travel, he rejected the offer of an officer.
Fang Zhengzhi decided that he would bring some souvenirs back home. As such, he decided not to leave with Yan Xiu, choosing to do some shopping first...
...
Inside Ping Yang's residence, flowers were in full bloom, their aroma filling up the gardens. Ping Yang was dressed in a red cloak, visibly unhappy.
"Why does Sister Yan have to go back to the Northern Lands so soon? Why don't I send a request to the Emperor, asking if I can follow you to the Northern Lands?" Ping Yang grabbed on to Chi Guyan's arm.
