"The eldest has returned!"
When Uncle Zhang at the gatehouse saw Gu Chen, his face lit up with excitement. He turned around and called into the Gu Mansion. In just a moment, a group of people poured out.
This included some servants from the Gu Mansion, like Maid Xiao Yu, and the whole family of Second Uncle Gu Chengfeng.
Since hearing the news of Gu Chen's death, Gu Chengfeng had stayed home to take care of his wife and daughter. Though later news from Youzhou clarified the truth, he still remained home, waiting for Gu Chen's return.
"Brother..." Seeing Gu Chen return safely, Gu Qingyan's eyes turned slightly red, and she softly called out.
"Qingyan, I am back." Gu Chen, tall and with eyes like bright stars, nodded with a smile to everyone in the Gu Mansion.
"It's good that you're back, safe is good enough." Second Uncle Gu Chengfeng stepped forward, extending a broad hand and patting Gu Chen on the shoulder.