485. The heart's yearning to return is like an arrow
"Really? Is it true? Can we really go home now?" Cheng Yun hugged Gu Ling's arm, her laughter child-like, "That's great! I really hate this place, I can't wait to go home!"
Dinner was made by a couple, who were turned slaves by Mo Yan when they were captured and brought to the island years ago. They were of the same age as old Mu, the wife was born mute, not made mute by Mo Yan's poison.
The couple lived in isolation, without interaction with people from outside, had no concept of what year it was now. They could tell Gu Ling was an important figure, but didn't know him before. Because when they were brought here to Xingluo Island, Gu Ling wasn't born yet. They were originally from Qian Country, so they did know about the Gu family.
When Gu Ling invited them to sit and dine together, both of them were somewhat apprehensive.
"Don't be so formal," Chung Yun comforted them, "Although he seems like a big shot and appears lofty, he is actually very nice."