The next morning, they arrived in Huining.
Yun Jiao and the others split into a carriage and two ox carts as they entered the city.
A squad of personal soldiers escorted them to a residence, left a few guards, and then took their leave.
After traveling for over two months, they finally settled down temporarily.
Granny Tian, Cai Ping, Hui Xiang, and Lin Qiao began tidying the house, while Gu Yuheng and Uncle fetched water from the well.
The house was free of dust, indicating that someone had been regularly cleaning it.
Yun Jiao, with her belly protruding, looked around—a courtyard with two sections, sufficient rooms, and furniture available, but lacking bedding and kitchen utensils.
Once Gu Yuheng drew water, Yun Jiao handed him a piece of silver, "Dad, try asking to go out and buy some things; let's see if the soldiers guarding the door will let you go out."
Gu Yuheng walked to the door, spoke a few words to the soldiers, and the soldiers shook their heads.
