Susu, accompanied by many officials, gentry, and townspeople of the Hami Guard, watched Hong Sheng in his bright armor, mount his tall horse.
Hong Sheng cupped his hands in salute to everyone, then silently bent down to adjust the jade crown on his son's head, and glanced at Susu, his eyes filled with unspoken words.
What needed to be said had already been said last night, and the things to be instructed had been instructed. Hong Sheng wanted to hug his wife before leaving, but until he stepped out of the house, the opportunity never came.
Now, in front of others, it was even more impossible. He could only give his wife a deep look before turning his horse to leave.
Susu held her son's hand, watching Hong Sheng's figure grow smaller with the rising sun, finally unable to hold back the tears of farewell.
Even though you haven't gone far, I am already consumed by thoughts of you.
This scene, this deep affection, made everyone present feel quite sad.
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