Thus, Yuan Jing and Lu Zheng went their separate ways, with Yuan Jing taking two scholars to Yizhou Prefecture, while Lu Zheng returned to Tonglin County on his own.
"By the way," Lu Zheng couldn't resist asking the tall fellow before leaving, "what exactly is your true form?"
"You won't turn me into a scarf and boots, right?" the tall fellow asked nervously.
"No, no, don't worry," Lu Zheng said with a kind face, though his eyes sparkled with anticipation.
The tall fellow cautiously replied, "I am a roe deer."
Lu Zheng suddenly realized, nodding in understanding.
...
With the Divine Movement Talisman affixed, he traveled along the official road.
Lu Zheng returned home to Tonglin County without incident.
In the afternoon, he reported his safety to the Liu Family, discussed medical skills with Liu Qingyan, and in the evening, he spent the night at Peach Blossom Plain with Shen Ying.
Then, it was the weekend again.
...
"You're all quite leisurely lately!"