The benefit of scholars is that they know propriety and how to keep a respectful distance.
Or perhaps they had learned in advance that Yanyan and his entourage were coming; though curious and eager to step forward to pay their respects, upon seeing that Yanyan’s family was traveling light, they understood that they did not wish to be disturbed and thus refrained from approaching.
Naturally, even had they wished to draw closer, there were hidden guards stationed all around to intercept them.
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