Chen Ye had expected this outcome all along.
Su Guang had wanted to go with him from the start, but his mother's condition had prevented him from leaving.
Now that his mother had passed away, he had no lingering ties and naturally wanted to venture out into the world.
As it happened, Chen Ye had spent the past few days worrying about his lack of trustworthy people at his side.
Su Guang's willingness to accompany him now was nothing short of delivering charcoal in the snow.
"Good! That's exactly what I was waiting to hear!"
Chen Ye stepped forward and patted Su Guang on the shoulder. His smile faded as he said, "Pack your belongings today and settle everything at home.
Bring San Gouzi along too. The boy may be rigid in his thinking, but he does as he's told. He'll be able to help once we get there. Wait for word from me, and we'll set out together."
Su Guang nodded. "All right."
Chen Ye did not linger any longer and headed straight back to the Cui Mansion.
He had barely arrived when the shopkeeper from the Zhou Clan Clinic followed.
"Young Master Chen, I've brought the things Madam instructed me to deliver."
Chen Ye saw a flatbed cart parked outside the Cui Family's gates, with three waist-high wooden crates neatly stacked on it.
The shopkeeper lifted the lids, and a rich medicinal fragrance wafted into his face. The crates were packed full of Golden Wound Medicine.
A smaller wooden box sat separately to one side.
The shopkeeper brought it over in both hands and opened it in front of Chen Ye.
Ten white porcelain bottles lay neatly arranged inside.
"This is..."
The shopkeeper said respectfully, "Madam said you're bound to see some fighting on this journey, Young Master