The street was wide, but since the Observatory occupied it, few common folk passed this way.
The carriage came to a smooth stop before the gates of the Observatory.
Leaves drifted down on the wind, swirling across the ground before the carriage.
All eyes were fixed on the carriage, filled with such anticipation and excitement it was as if they were trying to see right through it.
Under the crowd's expectant gaze, Shen Bai lifted the carriage curtain and stepped down via the small stool the driver had placed, his foot landing squarely on the fallen leaves with a CRUNCH.
"Everyone, I'm back."
Though just a few simple words, they caused the crowd to erupt in thunderous cheers.
Applause rolled through the crowd as the members of the Observatory clapped nonstop, their faces flushed with excitement.
He was the pride of Fenglin State, their Observatory's very own Lord Shen.
