Mi Lan gestured toward the bed, inviting Zhou Xuanzhen to sit wherever he liked, and took a seat in the grand armchair by the desk. Reflecting on the events of the day, Mi Lan felt as though he were in a dream; he had never imagined he would one day occupy this position.
"Knock, knock."
A knock came from outside the official office. Mi Lan hurried to his feet, smoothed his robes, and said, "Come in."
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