Chapter 103
“The Huang family is also an old household in Qiuyang County, with over ten generations of inheritance. They may not […]
“The Huang family is also an old household in Qiuyang County, with over ten generations of inheritance. They may not […]
“General Feng is, no matter what, a proper fifth-rank general. Even if he cherishes talent, he wouldn’t go so far
After returning to the county seat, the very first thing Du Heng did upon taking office for the day was
“No.” “You don’t want to go?” Du Heng listened to the concise reply, surprised but somehow unsurprised. He looked at
Autumn had arrived, and the weather in Qiuyang County was pleasant—neither the oppressive heat of summer nor the bleak chill
“You want to go?” Yi Yan, who rarely stood without his arms folded in aloof indifference, nodded seriously. “Catching these
The next morning, Du Heng fussed about in front of the bronze mirror for a long time and still had
In just two days, a notice appeared outside the prefectural office, listing those newly hired as county clerks. Although not
Wang Youxin had spent years alongside Jiang Zuowu, diligently currying favor. With his encouragement, Du Heng could have been led
Good spirits follow good fortune. Lately, officials in the county office noticed that the County Magistrate always wore a smile.
In the afternoon, Du Heng finally picked up the county accounts Jiang Zuowu had delivered. The more he read, the
When Du Heng’s caravan reached the Qiuyang County office, over a dozen officials were already waiting outside, bowing as he
The children’s clothing for spring, summer, autumn, and winter, along with their toys and favorite small bowls, filled four trunks.
The other juren, now officially candidates for office, were stunned, as though doused with cold water. Their private hopes were
The prefectural selection was set for March 20. The documents had arrived earlier in the month, leaving little preparation time.
Du Heng sprang up, nearly knocking over a teacup on the table, ignoring the pain in his waist. “Where is
A few days later, Du Heng went to the academy to formally resign. He no longer intended to continue his
Seven days later, the gates of the Gongyuan opened. Du Heng stepped out from the north entrance, carrying his belongings.
Du Heng arrived in the capital twelve days later than his departure. Originally, he had expected the journey to take
This year marked Du Heng’s first New Year celebration in the county. When he had lived in the village, he