Gao Fei left Yan Province Academy and hurried home.
With a dark expression, he entered the gates of the Adverse Wind Escort Agency, crossed the spacious front courtyard, passed through a moon gate, and entered the rear courtyard where his family lived.
Some escort agency staff greeted him warmly, but he kept a straight face and did not even spare them a proper glance.
A servant washing clothes saw Gao Fei enter, rose to her feet, and called loudly toward the main hall, "Madam, Young Master Fei is back!"
Mi Hong hurriedly rushed out of the main hall, still holding an account book in her hand.
"Fei Er, you're finally back. Let Mother have a good look at you—you've gotten thinner and darker." Mi Hong held her son's arm and looked him up and down. She was smiling, yet her eyes brimmed with tears.
The sight of his mother warmed Gao Fei's heart, and he forced out a grin.
Supporting his mother by the arm as they walked inside, he casually asked, "Where's Dad?"
At the mention of her husband, Mi Hong's face changed from clear skies to gathering clouds. She snorted coldly. "Hmph. He's sulking at me. He went to the countryside to hide away in peace and quiet."
Gao Fei roughly knew what had happened. Every few days, his attendant Xiao Peng would visit him at the academy and bring him news from home.
He comforted his mother, "Mom, you know Dad's temper. Don't worry. I'll go find him later and bring him back. Besides, your son stands on your side." He was confident that now his martial talent had been discovered, his voice carried considerable weight in the family.
"My son is the one who knows how to cherish his mother." Mi Hong smiled. "Come on, let's