The Pei Family suffered humiliation at the hands of the Peace Prefecture Marquis Estate. The two people in charge were so overcome by rage that they fainted.
Three days later, the Pei Family announced to the world that they were personally tearing up their marriage agreement with the Peace Prefecture Marquis Estate, causing no small stir.
Li Xuancang heard about it as well, but he paid it no mind.
He collected the resources issued by the imperial court while Wang Xiaoniu and the others purchased supplies, preparing to accompany him to Sweet Spring Commandery to assume his post.
When the Li Family learned the news, they felt utterly delighted, finally venting the resentment in their hearts.
"They brought this upon themselves. Retribution never misses its mark."
The marriage arrangement with the Pei Family had always remained a thorn in the Li Family's hearts.
Now that they heard of the Pei Family's miserable fate, they finally let it go completely and found peace.
Two days later, the group left Clear River Commandery City and headed for Sweet Spring Commandery.
Sweet Spring Commandery belonged to Cool Prefecture, more than six thousand li away. Even if they traveled day and night without rest, it would still take roughly a month.
Outside the city gates, the prefect of Clear River Commandery and a host of officials, along with Huang Tianyun, Zhou Xingzhan, and the others who were about to take up posts elsewhere, had all come to see Li Xuancang off.
"Lord Li, take care on your journey."
"This official wishes Lord Li peace and success, and flourishing martial fortune."
"May Lord Li achieve great deeds and be granted a marquisate and a general's seal."
"..."
Everyone wore smiles, offering Li Xuancang nothing but the finest wishes.
Huang Tianyun and the others had all