The Yangwei Escort Agency took on the task of transporting Five Continents Hall's goods to the Northwest, and then bringing back items acquired from the branch over there. In modern terms, this would be considered smuggling, but in ancient times, it was simply trading.
Susu climbed into the carriage but couldn't resist lifting the curtain to wave at the Old Madam and the rest, continuing until they disappeared from view. Hong Sheng heard Susu's muffled sobs and felt as if his heart was being cut with a knife. He quickly dismounted and entered the carriage. When Fen Dai and the four maids had left, Susu finally nestled into Hong Sheng's arms, crying out, "Nothing is more sorrowful than tears of parting, capable of breaking one's heart at just the sound."
