Upon witnessing this scene, Chen Yuan did not linger, for fear of making others uncomfortable. After leaving some Spiritual Tea as a meeting gift, he left the Tao residence alone.
This time, he did not return to the inn where he had previously stayed but took up residence within the Eastern Imperial City Bureau. With accommodations available in the backyard and he being alone, there seemed little need to seek other living quarters.
Back in Tangshan, he had resided within the Heavenly Patrol Bureau.
That night, Chen Yuan slept unusually soundly.
Tao Qingyuan was delighted to see Chen Yuan, and he too was happy to see his old acquaintance. It could be considered one of life's four greatest joys, 'In a foreign land, encountering an old friend.'
The mild intoxication from the wine mingled with sleepiness helped Chen Yuan fall into a deep slumber, not awakening until the first rays of sunlight touched his eyes the next morning.
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