All the parting words had already been said back at home; now the mother and daughter were simply enjoying this moment of togetherness before departure.
Once Song Chongjin's farewell ceremony was completed, the procession finally set off.
The people of Chicheng County spontaneously gathered at the city gate to see them off, including the families of those in the convoy. Although it was a farewell, there was not much sorrow evident on their faces, but rather a sense of ambition and determination.
Especially the merchants, who could travel thousands of miles in a day, were eager to get business rolling and earn silver quickly.
As the grand convoy proceeded, Wang Yongzhu discreetly bid farewell to Old Granny Zhang and slipped into the convoy with Jinhoo and Zhang Yinbao.
Old Granny Zhang watched her daughter's silhouette, wiped away tears, and instructed the coachman to take a shortcut home while everyone else was still waving to the departing procession.
