章 1643: Reception

Soon, the four of them hastily made their escape, dispersing without a clear plan on where to report…

Word of the Prefect's imminent arrival quickly circulated…

Upon reaching the state office, Shao Yunduan, Qiao Xuan, and the others found Deputy Prefect Guan Feng waiting outside, accompanied by fellow officials.

A modest gathering of around 20 people stood nonchalantly, engaging in casual conversations with an air of indifference.

Songshi and Qingyan assisted Shao Yunduan out of the carriage, and attendants flocked around him. Deputy Prefect Guan was momentarily taken aback but quickly led the group forward, extending a courteous greeting with a smile, "Are you Lord Shao of Shao Prefect?"

Shao Yunduan nodded, "Yes, I am."

"Greetings, Lord! Greetings, Lord!"