Gu Jingyuan had memories of eating, drinking, and having fun with his pals, but he felt a strange sense of estrangement towards these "brothers."
However, after drinking together, the others were all very close, and Gu Jingyuan's guard gradually came down.
He started hanging out with everyone again and reintegrated into the circle of privileged youth in the Capital City.
After the chrysanthemum feast ended, Marquis Gu took the opportunity to report a leave of absence for his youngest son at the Qianniu Guards.
Naturally, the Qianniu Guards also knew about Gu Jingyuan's "miraculous experience," aware that he had finally returned, and needed good rest and more time to reunite with his family.
Of course, the General of Qianniu Guards easily approved the leave because Gu Jingyuan was neither here nor there to the Qianniu Guards.
Having him around didn't add much, and being without him wouldn't hinder anything, so the General was happy to grant the favor with no effort.
