The night in Shantong Prefecture was pitch-black and devoid of light. The massive mine shafts, like the gaping maws of crouching beasts, swallowed countless miners whole, yet they simultaneously erupted with the brilliant luminescence of ink stones.
"Marquis Zhou, Chief Justice Deng, Minister Cui, we have prepared accommodations in the town. Please, my lords, come and rest," a local official said, his voice trembling with caution.
Zhou Tieyi waved his sleeve dismissively. "The work isn't finished yet. What rest is there to speak of?"
Chapter 333