C39 Departure

After giving it some thought, Aotian chose to remain with the team and journey with them to the capital. Perhaps his reticence to speak, or the recent unpleasantness, was the reason he always rode a scrawny horse at the rear of the group.

"Uncle Wang, it's getting late. Shall we stop here for a rest?" suggested the middle-aged woman from the carriage, spotting a hotel ahead