Chapter 1643: Reception Chapter 1643: Reception Editor: Henyee Translations 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 montarily 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!” Deputy Prefect Guan promptly bowed with a smile, “I’ve eagerly awaited Lord Shao day and night.
You’ve finally arrived!
My Lord, you’re too discreet.
It would have been better to send notice ahead, allowing to greet you outside the city upon receiving the news!” “… It wasn’t intentional… Hehe!
We were pressed for ti.
Please forgive us, Lord!” Understanding, Shao Yunduan, looking fatigued, nodded.
“I appreciate your understanding.
You may go for now; we can discuss matters later.
Deputy Prefect Guan, is it?
Lead to the back office.” “Yes, yes, yes.
My Lord, please co in!
You must be exhausted from the journey.
Head to the back office and rest!” Deputy Prefect Guan eagerly nodded, dismissing everyone.
He then guided Shao Yunduan and the others to the rear entrance of the governnt office.
In his forties or fifties, Deputy Prefect Guan possessed a sturdy, middle-class physique with slightly dark skin.
His thick, black eyebrows overshadowed his pupils, creating a distinctive appearance.
Despite his friendly deanor and constant smiles, he seed good-tempered, showering Shao Yunduan with flattery and praise as they walked.
Qiao Xuan was deeply moved by the conversation, finding it remarkably familiar, as if they were long-lost friends finally reunited.
As they strolled through the back office, they entered the courtyard, where a few servants from the back office warmly greeted them.
Deputy Prefect Guan rushed to summon them for assistance with the horses and luggage, but Songshi intervened.
With a friendly smile, Songshi spoke, “Our Lord and Madam have minimal luggage; we can handle it ourselves.
There’s no need to trouble everyone!” The servants turned their gaze toward Deputy Prefect Guan.
Observing Shao Yunduan’s silence, Deputy Prefect Guan burst into laughter and exclaid, “In that case, thank you all for your efforts!” Before the New Year, the forr Prefect had fled with his entourage, leaving Deputy Prefect Guan to welco Shao Yunduan and his party this ti.
While not small, the Prefect’s back office was divided into the east and west yards, with Shao Yunduan and his companions settling in the east yard.
Besides the two courtyards, there was also a spacious garden spanning about three to four mu.
The garden featured pavilions, flowers, wood structures, flowing water, and a rockery.
Due to the humid climate and abundant forests, the vegetation in the garden thrived, boasting flourishing flowers and trees.
The east courtyard comprised three smaller courtyards, totaling more than thirty houses, along with facilities such as a kitchen, storeroom, and stable.
Although the east courtyard had been tidied up, the furniture was incomplete, and curtains were lacking.
The servants’ kitchen was well-organized, but the master’s kitchen stood empty.
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