Chapter 85: Departure
The next day, morning.
Wind and snow had just ceased, and the Chen family's small courtyard on Changping Street was shrouded in cold morning light.
Chen Qing watched his mother Lady Han's busy figure, pondering for a moment before finally speaking.
"Mother, I plan to go to the prefectural city."
Lady Han's hand wiping the table surface suddenly stopped. She looked up sharply, her eyes full of shock and reluctance, "The prefectural city? So far... when will you go?"
Her voice carried barely perceptible trembling.
"I'll set out in three days."
Chen Qing said slowly, "The time might be quite long. I'll take good care of myself. I've left enough silver at home. You can live peacefully, and if there are any difficulties, go find Cheng Ming or Master."
Lady Han's eyes instantly reddened, thousands of words stuck in her throat, finally becoming a long sigh. She turned away to wipe the corners of her eyes, "Mother understands. Your father... sigh, you must stay safe."