The sky had not yet brightened.
After several days of hurried travel, Gongsun Yu returned to the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion in a disheveled state.
"S-second Master!"
The disciple who opened the door was almost unable to recognize him at first glance.
Was this scruffy, unkempt, and ragged man truly their master?
Exhausted, Gongsun Yu collapsed onto the disciple's shoulder.
The disciple quickly carried him to Mingxin Hall.
"Pavilion Master! Pavilion Master! Second Master has returned!"
Gongsun Yanming was about to leave for court, only to run into the two as he stepped out the door.
With deep eyes, he looked at Gongsun Yu and said, "Lay him on the bed."
"Yes."
The disciple placed Gongsun Yu on the clean and tidy bed.
Gongsun Yanming said, "Go and fetch Elder You."
"Yes!"
The disciple hurried away quickly.
Elder You did not need to attend court early, and when the disciple went to call him, he was still resting.
