Wang Yue grew anxious. "Brave Warrior Lin, you don't have to leave! With Father here, they won't dare do anything to the Prince's Mansion!"
Lin Taichu smiled. "Miss Wang, thank you for your kindness. But I don't want to cause trouble for the Prince's Mansion because of me. Besides, I'm only leaving temporarily. I'll come back someday."
The Prince looked at Lin Taichu with admiration in his eyes. "You're a responsible man. Fine, since you've made up your mind, I won't stop you. Remember, whenever you wish to return, the gates of the Prince's Mansion will always be open to you."
He paused, then said to the attendant beside him, "Bring five hundred taels of silver for Brave Warrior Lin's travel expenses. Also prepare a carriage to take him to an inn in the city."
Lin Taichu hurriedly said, "Prince, there's no need for all this trouble. I have money of my own."
"Take it when I tell you to take it." The Prince waved a hand. "You're on your own out there. Bringing more silver will make things easier. If anything happens, go to the City Lord's Mansion and find the City Lord. He'll help you."
Knowing that the Prince meant well, Lin Taichu stopped refusing and said, "Thank you, Prince."
Before long, the attendant had prepared the silver and carriage. Lin Taichu packed his belongings, slung his bundle over his back, carried the wooden box in one hand, and stepped before the Prince and Wang Yue with cupped fists.
"Prince, Miss Wang, I'm leaving. If I get the chance, I'll come visit you."
Wang Yue's eyes reddened. She wanted to say something, but in the end, she only said, "Take care of yourself out there. Stay safe."
The prince nodded. "Go. Be careful."
Lin Taichu turned around and