The seventh-rank County Magistrate, meeting and bowing is acceptable.
Before the new County Magistrate assumes his position, it is customary to first visit the Fang Mansion; this is not unusual.
Being very proper, Meng Kang exchanged a few polite words and then stood up to take his leave, saying he was going to offer incense at Cien Temple.
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"Fang Mansion!"
As they left the city, Madam Meng snorted softly:
"Such grandeur, I think even the Government Office can't compare to the gate tower of a Fang Mansion's side courtyard."
"Shhh..." County Magistrate Meng's face changed at her words:
"Speak softly, my dear, walls have ears."
"What are you afraid of?" Madam Meng retorted angrily:
"You're the dignified County Magistrate, the parent of the people in Gu'an County!"
"County Magistrate?" County Magistrate Meng smiled bitterly:
