Bai Dalang received the appointment for Tongbai County. Because it was the busy spring season, the appointment was urgent, and the court wanted him to set off immediately, requiring him to arrive within ten days.
Tangzhou was not very far from the capital, and Tongbai County was a bit farther away, but it could be reached within five days. Therefore, he still had four or five days to prepare.
However, he didn't plan to leave at the last minute, so after receiving the appointment, he spent a day bidding farewell to his classmates and friends. The next day, he stayed home with his family, and after making arrangements, he set off on the third day.
Cheng Linghui would go to the appointment with the children, but not at the same time. He would go first and send a letter after settling in Tongbai County, at which point they would send the family over.
