Having returned to Hou Mansion, Old Master Hou visited Aunt Mei's quarters again.
Aunt Mei was naturally delighted, serving tea and water with great attentiveness.
"Old Master, was it the Inspector General from the Capital City who came? He didn't give Old Master a hard time, did he?" she asked in a gentle tone, while massaging Prefectural Magistrate Hou's shoulders with just the right amount of strength.
Prefectural Magistrate Hou sipped his cool tea comfortably and closed his eyes.
"Of course not. Do you take me for someone who isn't sure of himself?"
Prefectural Magistrate Hou thought to himself, Hmph, with so much silver sent upwards every year, I have backers and achievements. Even if ten Inspector Generals came, they couldn't touch me.
