After settling the affairs of the village school, Zhao Yan took his leave of the Village Chief. He had no intention of concerning himself with the rest; once he reached the Capital, the mountains would be high and the road far, and even if he wanted to intervene, he would be powerless to do so. It was time for him to strive for his own career; he had provided the opportunity, and now it was up to others to seize it.
After packing all their belongings, Zhao Yan slept soundly for the night. He set out the next morning after breakfast.
The luggage for his family of four had been pared down, but it was still quite substantial. A single carriage could not possibly hold four people plus all their gear. For the sake of safety, Zhao Yan arranged to travel with a merchant caravan heading to the Capital.
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