The setting sun's crimson hue faded, and the twilight came in waves over the overlapping mountains.
Travelers on the road all hastened home, except for the unruly children who were heedless of the evening, fiercely quarreling with great tension.
"My Daddy earns eight taels of silver a month, impressive isn't it!"
"What's there to brag about, my Daddy earns ten taels, more than yours. He hands it all over to my Mama, and she even bought me new clothes with it."
"My Daddy is the mightiest."
"Nonsense!"
"Stop arguing, stop arguing. My Daddy has five concubines, does your daddy have any?"
Horse hooves gradually sounded from beyond the path, and looking into the distance, one could see a figure on horseback, dashing and valiant, with sleeves billowing in the wind.
Cui Yun stopped at Marquis Yangling Mansion, dismounted his horse, tossed the reins to the guard in front, then ascended the steps towards the main courtyard.