In the bustling streets of the Capital, a carriage adorned with green-and-blue silk curtains wove through the crowded marketplace, turning onto Daxing Street, a road reserved for high-ranking officials and nobles.
The carriage finally came to a halt in front of the third residence from the street corner. On the vermillion doors were inscribed two large characters: "Xun Residence."
The gates of the Xun Residence were thrown wide open. Several luxurious carriages were parked outside. Standing before the entrance, surrounded by servants, was Xun Mingzhi. He held his short, stout frame as straight as possible, his chin tilted so high it seemed to reach for the heavens.
Chapter 151