How many military officers had died, what was the price paid, how many civilians had been displaced, how many times she had narrowly escaped death—all of these were left unmentioned.
The Yao Family also knew that their daughter preferred to report good news rather than bad, so she didn't press her any further. Smiling, she wiped away her tears and said, "It's Lunar New Year, let's not talk about this now. It's good that you're home. Is your grandfather and your two brothers all right?"
Gu Changqing was ordered to go north, a fact known throughout the Capital City. Although Gu Chengfeng sneaked out, he caused Lord Gu to suffer a caning. Once Lord Gu investigated, he understood that the boy had gone north to find the elderly Lord.
Gu Jiao nodded, "They are all doing quite well."
All three had been injured, but they were recovering nicely.
Gu Chengfeng was the most resilient to beating and was the first to heal.