Qi Gai rode his horse to the administration building and dismounted. After bowing at the foot of the steps, he spoke loudly, "Qi Gai pays respect to the Lord Governor."
"Come on up," a voice called from the dais.
"Yes, sir."
Qi Gai replied, adjusted his attire, and strode up the steps.
At first, his steps were light, even leaping up several steps at a time, but gradually, he slowed down as if carrying a burden weighing a thousand pounds, ascending one step at a time.
Fortunately, the pressure was within his tolerance and did not crush him directly.
Not until he reached the last step did the pressure completely dissipate.
Qi Gai adjusted his attire once more before stepping inside.
The Lord Governor was sitting behind the long desk, looking down at something.
Miss Xiao Yue stood behind him while two young girls played around a pillar.
This peculiar scene appeared quite abrupt yet unexpectedly harmonious.
