Before long, Huangfu Yuxuan, Hua Yuanming, and Gu Hongxin arrived as well. Hua and Gu brought liquor, seeing them off for ten miles, showing deep brotherly affection.
Xia Wanqing looked at the two of them, feeling somewhat conflicted. As they walked, they had become estranged brothers, from now on walking different paths and not plotting together.
He clasped his fists and said, "The officialdom is complex, the two of you should be more mindful daily. I wish you to achieve your desires and ascend smoothly to high positions!"
Hua Yuanming also felt somewhat choked up, returned the salute with clasped fists and said, "The great... Village Chief as well! I hope Haotian Village will continue as in the past, mighty in Jianghu, and thrive more and more!"
Huangfu Yuxuan said, "Uncle Xia, if you and the uncles in the village change your minds, you are welcome to return to the Capital City. What I said before still stands, I will definitely do my utmost to secure a future for all of you!"
