Jiang Jinghao gazed toward the convoy in the distance, a look of worry clouding her face.
The appearance of the entourage caused an immediate sensation throughout the county. News concerning the individuals in the convoy drifted toward Shi Yi like falling snowflakes. Before long, Shi Yi had gathered a general idea about the man sitting in the carriage: Hu Jixian, one of the top three students at the Imperial Academy in the capital. His father was the current Prime Minister, and he himself was a favorite to win the top honors in next year’s Spring Imperial Examination. He was also widely regarded as one of the "Four Talents of the Capital." With such a prestigious family background, brilliant talent, and even a striking appearance, he was a man everyone envied.
As night fell, Shi Yi walked with Magistrate Wang Shouren toward the Li Estate. Along the way, Wang Shouren vented his disdain in a series of angry outbursts.
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