In the Nanzhou Prefectural Office, a middle-aged man with sharp, sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes sat slumped in his chair, rubbing his temples in utter exhaustion. This man was the Imperial Envoy, Chen Xiaoran.
A subordinate felt a pang of sympathy. "My Lord, you’ve traveled a long and arduous road. Please, take a moment to rest!"
He waved a hand dismissively. "Take my warrant and summon the city’s wealthy gentry. We must discuss urgent matters. If anyone refuses to come, give them a stern warning: if trouble breaks out later, the Prefectural Office will not be able to protect them!"
Chapter 154