Meng Yuhuai had been overwhelmed with the affairs of the Escort Agency recently, constantly busy from dawn to dusk, and it wouldn't seem an exaggeration to describe his situation as frantically chaotic.
With more than half of the people in the Escort Agency gone and coinciding with the year-end when many merchants needed to transport and deliver goods, it truly took all his effort to allocate manpower. Ke Zhenwu, still sick albeit showing improvement, remained sulking at home every day, unwilling to show his face. He happily delegated all responsibilities of the Escort Agency to Meng Yuhuai, enjoying seclusion and leisure.
