Outside the Border City, Capital Commandery Commander's Office.
A round, ethereal moon slowly emerged, then opened up.
Zhao Douan stepped out, holding Jin Jian's little hand, his boots stepping onto the solid bluestone pavement. He raised his eyes to the two stone lions outside the office and the sign hanging high.
"Ah!" The soldiers guarding outside the government office were initially startled, instinctively drawing their swords.
Upon recognizing "the Grand Governor and his friends," they immediately breathed a sigh of relief, then knelt on one knee, excitedly paying their respects:
"Greetings, Governor!"
Hmm... So polite?
Has my prestige among the border army grown this high? Zhao Douan felt a bit caught off guard.
He quickly realized that it was likely due to his recent heroic charge outside the city walls, which had spread, earning him the admiration of these border soldiers.
"Is General Zhao here?" Zhao Douan "hmm"ed and asked.
