I am a winner with Chinese poetry

Chapter 259 Going Home

After saying this, he paused briefly, looking at Gu Yunzhou with loving eyes, and said earnestly, "Disciple Yunzhou, I know you've been through a lot of hardships this time, but fortunately, you're fine now. In that case, you should return to Jinzhou County directly. As for the matters concerning the God-Forsaken Land, we can discuss them in detail the next time you return to the Book Mountain Holy Land."

After he finished speaking, Xie Jinglun seemed unwilling to delay any longer. He just waved his hand casually, and his figure flashed. In the blink of an eye, he disappeared from the spot like a ghost, leaving only a faint afterimage.

As Xie Jinglun and the others left, the once bustling valley gradually quieted down. All around was silence, with only the rustling of the breeze through the treetops.

Gu Yunzhou stood there, watching his master's retreating figure until it completely vanished. Only then did he come to his senses. He took a deep breath, gathered his composure, and then formed a seal with his hands, muttering something. Instantly, a massive, full-winged roc soared out of the sky and landed steadily in front of him.

Gu Yunzhou leaped onto the bird's broad back without hesitation. After settling firmly, he patted its back, signaling it to depart. With a resounding cry, the bird flapped its wings and soared high, streaking through the sky like a flash of lightning, speeding towards Jinzhou County.

Time passed quickly, and two days later, Gu Yunzhou set foot on the familiar land of Jinzhou County again.

The flying speed of the Roc was far inferior to that of the Galloping Beast. If it hadn't been for Gu Tianchao's sneak attack, he would have returned home safely by now. It was a pity that, although he had dared to attack secretly last time, and although he didn't have the courage to kill the Galloping Beast directly, he used despicable means to knock them all unconscious.

To make matters worse, the servant responsible for guarding the Galloping Beasts was murdered. Left unattended, the Galloping Beasts scattered and fled. Fortunately, the menagerie staff searched diligently and finally recovered them one by one. However, the recovered Galloping Beasts had already been returned to the Book Mountain Holy Land. Gu Yunzhou was left with no choice but to rely on the Roc to continue his journey.

As a result, the speed of travel was five or six times slower than before. If he hadn't encountered that sudden attack, he might already be at home at this moment. Fortunately, it wasn't too late. Today was the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month, and red lanterns and colorful ribbons were hanging in front of every house. The entire Jinzhou County was filled with a strong festive atmosphere of the New Year.

When Gu Yunzhou stood in front of his house again, he couldn't help but feel an indescribable emotion in his heart - homesickness. Thinking back to the day he left home, how could he have expected that this journey would take so long?

Just as he was immersed in deep emotion, a familiar voice suddenly sounded, instantly calling him back to his senses: "Master, is that you? You're finally back!"

Gu Yunzhou slowly raised his eyes and saw a man with a look of surprise on his face, several oil-paper bags in his hands, walking towards him quickly. As the figure gradually became clearer, Gu Yunzhou couldn't help but smile slightly. It turned out to be none other than the servant who had always followed him - Yan Tai.

"Yantai, it's been a while! I wonder if my mother is home?" Gu Yunzhou felt a faint joy at seeing this familiar face. He quickened his pace and walked towards the door, asking at the same time.

Hearing his young master's question, Yan Tai, who had been a little dazed just now, suddenly came back to his senses, and the smile on his face became more and more obvious: "In reply to the young master, the old lady is at home right now, and we have distinguished guests today. It is Master Wei Yu and Miss Wei Rao from the Wei Mansion who are visiting! The old lady specifically asked me to go to the most famous pastry shop in the east of the city to buy some freshly baked pastries to entertain the guests!"

As he spoke, Yan Tai lifted the oil-paper package in his hand, as if to show Gu Yunzhou these delicious snacks. Then, he became particularly attentive, hurriedly stepped forward, and led the way for Gu Yunzhou, muttering, "Young Master, please come this way..."

Looking at the increasingly familiar building, Gu Yunzhou's heartbeat involuntarily quickened, his steps subconsciously becoming larger and faster. In the blink of an eye, he was ahead, leaving Yantai far behind. Poor Yantai could only trot along, carrying a food box filled with pastries, following closely behind him.

After a while, they arrived at the reception room. The door was open, and faint sounds of conversation could be heard from inside. Gu Yunzhou suddenly realized that he had lost his composure and hurriedly stopped. He quickly straightened his slightly messy clothes, then reached out his right hand and gently knocked on the door.

After the knock on the door, the lively conversation in the room came to an abrupt end. At this moment, Gu Yunzhou took a deep breath, slowly pushed open the door, and stepped into the room. Everyone in the room instantly focused their attention on the figure who had just barged in at the door.

"Brother Yun!" A startled cry reached Qin, who had been sitting at the head of the table, smiling and listening to Wei Rao's words. The moment she saw the newcomer's face, she suddenly sprang up from her chair, as if under a spell. Her eyes widened in surprise and disbelief, her rims instantly turning red as tears welled up uncontrollably.

Meanwhile, Wei Yu and Wei Rao, who were conversing with Qin, were also stunned by this sudden turn of events. They stared in astonishment at the familiar figure at the door, their mouths slightly open, as if about to say something, but felt it inappropriate to interrupt at this moment. So, they tactfully chose to remain silent for the time being, not disturbing the reunited mother and son.

Gu Yunzhou walked quickly to Qin, supported his mother who was unsteady due to excessive excitement, and comforted her softly: "Mom, don't be too excited, your child is back." As he spoke, he gently patted Qin's back with his hand, trying to calm her down as soon as possible.

After a long while, under Gu Yunzhou's patient soothing, Qin finally stopped crying and her emotions gradually stabilized. She raised her head and looked carefully at her son in front of her, a relieved smile on her face.

After finally comforting his mother, Gu Yunzhou turned around and greeted the Wei brothers and sisters with a smile: "Brother Wei, Miss Wei, it's been a long time since we last met. I hope you are well."

From his recent conversation with his mother, Gu Yunzhou knew that since leaving Jinzhou County, he had been fortunately cared for by the Wei family. Although Qin, the inner chamber woman, was the only one in charge, his life here had been relatively smooth and fulfilling. For this, he felt deeply grateful to the Wei family.