Bei Yan nodded obediently and quickly returned to Qianyao Peak to pack his belongings.

When she returned to Qingyun Peak, she found that Gu Dong and his two senior brothers were all fully prepared for battle.

Slightly surprised, she asked uncertainly, "Master, senior brothers, are you coming back with me too?"

Antique glared at Bei Yan with annoyance, puffing out his beard: "Nonsense, you think I'm not going when you come of age? Is that reasonable? Are you saying you don't welcome your teacher?"

Then I won't go. Alas, I've raised you with so much hardship, changing your clothes and feeding you every drop of urine.

"I finally passed the imperial examination, and now they won't even let this old man participate! It's outrageous!"

As she spoke, she even wiped away non-existent tears from the corners of her eyes in a very convincing manner.

Bei Yan felt embarrassed and quickly expressed his sincerity: "Welcome, welcome, of course you welcome Master. I was just afraid that you would be too busy with official business to have time."

The antique was satisfied now and immediately put on a smiling face: "I'm not in a hurry, let's go, let's go. Today I will be merciful and let my beloved little fairy take us back to the capital."

The white crane circling above the courtyard seemed to echo its master's words, letting out a loud cry.

Bei Yan's lips twitched, but he still followed Gu Dong's lead and shed tears of gratitude. Shangguan Shu secretly curled his lip in disapproval.

He whispered to Shangguan Mu, "Second brother, why do I feel like Master is becoming more and more shameless?"

Shangguan Muying nodded in agreement: "I think so too."

Bei Yifeng maintained a polite smile as he watched this scene, his inner thoughts:

Why is the renowned Elder Gu acting like such an unreliable old rascal? Will my little sister be influenced by him?

The entire journey back to Beijing was filled with noise and commotion. It was either the bickering between Gu Dong and Shangguan Shu, or the two brothers, Shangguan Shu and Shangguan Mu, fighting amongst themselves.

Bei Yifeng has learned a lot along the way, going from being completely bewildered at the beginning to becoming calm and composed later on.

Finally, she patted Bei Yan's shoulder with a very sympathetic expression and said with heartache, "Little sister, you've had a hard time all these years."

My little sister has really had a tough time putting up with these three unreliable masters and disciples.

Bei Yan calmly munched on his apple: "Brother, calm down, calm down, you'll get used to it."

I'm already immune to it. To be honest, I'm completely unmoved right now, and I even want to eat another apple.

However, thanks to the three of them – Gu Dong, Shangguan Shu, and Shangguan Mu – the journey back to the capital wouldn't be so dull and boring.

Amidst the commotion, the crane arrived in the skies above the capital.

"You arrived so quickly! You truly are my little fairy." The antique chuckled and stroked the crane's feathers.

He then turned to look at Shangguan Shu and Shangguan Mu: "You two can get out of here now."

Shangguan Shu and Shangguan Mu: "..."

Cruel! Heartless!

"Brother Yifeng, Junior Sister, we'll be leaving now," Shangguan Shu said, turning to Bei Yan.

Bei Yifeng clasped his hands in a fist salute: "After my younger sister's coming-of-age ceremony, I will definitely pay a visit to your residence."

"We treat our junior sister like our own sister, Brother Yifeng, you're too kind." Bei Yan waved his hand casually, "Take your time, senior brothers."

"Alright, let's go!"

The two mounted their swords and left, leaving behind two elegant silhouettes.

The Duke of Jin's Mansion.

"Father, Mother, Grandfather! I'm back!" The voice arrived before the person, just as the Bei family was having breakfast.

Upon hearing Bei Yan's voice, they were all stunned for a moment, then their faces lit up with surprise and delight.

The old man was the most exaggerated; he threw down his bowl and chopsticks, refused to eat, and rushed out the door.