The next day.
At noon, in the alley outside the Myriad Treasures Tower.
A plain carriage bearing the Myriad Treasures Tower's sign stopped outside the Hua Residence's main gates. Eight guards sat on fine horses, waiting quietly on either side, while Green Pearl and Yunli, disguised as a maid, carried a few of their young lady's personal belongings into the carriage.
Hua Qingzhi sat in her wheelchair as Ye Jingtang pushed her around the screen wall, softly reminding her father along the way:
"Father, you'll be alone in the Capital City for a while. You must take care. You don't hold an official post; the Imperial Court only requisitioned your services temporarily to help out. You need to be clear about where to draw the line..."
Hua Junchen walked ahead with his hands behind his back to see them off. Naturally, he understood that his daughter wanted him to fish in muddy waters, and replied:
"I know my own limits. Besides, with Hua An gone, what trouble could I possibly run into..."
Since arriving, Ye Jingtang had made Uncle Hua take the blame for quite a few things, and felt deeply ashamed. But they were already nearing the gates, so he could hardly say much, only:
"You can never let your guard down around others. Please be more careful in the future, Uncle Hua."
Hua Junchen nodded, then asked:
"After this visit home, will you come back?"
Ye Jingtang knew the question was meant for him, and smiled.
"I haven't even worked a full month. How could I not come back? The young lady might not even have spent a few days at home before I come running back to trouble you again, Uncle Hua."
Hua Junchen thought that once Ye Jingtang left, he would have to wait until the