Upon hearing this, Long Jiu immediately stood still and bowed his head respectfully. "Yes."
The next moment, the curtain was drawn aside.
A man dressed in indigo brocade robes sat quietly inside the carriage.
He appeared to be around twenty-five or twenty-six, with an ordinary face, but his eyes were open and gentle, making one feel an immediate sense of warmth toward him.
However, his lips were somewhat pale, and he looked rather frail.
Especially...
The guard's gaze fell upon the man's legs, which were covered by a thin blanket, and he frowned.
"I am Xun Cheng, a resident of Louyang. I have indeed come to visit friends and relatives." He smiled, his tone calm and unhurried, carrying the air of a refined scholar. "Unfortunately, I have difficulty walking and cannot get out of the carriage to greet you gentlemen. I hope you will forgive me."
Though his clothes were plain, anyone with eyes could see he was no ordinary man. An aura like his meant he was either rich or noble.
