Li Juren was nearly overwhelmed with excitement, looking at his somewhat shabby cotton robe. "Please wait a moment, young sir, allow me to change my attire."
He first instructed the landlady to watch over his porridge, then returned to his room to comb his hair, wash up, and change into a robe of brocade that was neither new nor old.
This robe was bought by his mother at a pawn shop; old robes were cheaper.
She specially bought a set of silk garments to prevent him from being looked down upon while traveling outside.
His mother washed the robe clean and dried it under the sun several times before putting it in his bundle.
Li Juren was too preoccupied to eat porridge.
He hurriedly gathered a few of his past articles and rushed out.
After getting on the carriage, it traveled for nearly half an hour to the Duke Mansion.
The servant led Li Juren into the study.
