After being escorted to the back courtyard of the yamen by government officials to meet County Magistrate Zhou, instead of being taken to the hall, Xie Jue and Fang Chuning finally laid eyes on the much-rumored County Magistrate Zhou. He didn't have a fierce appearance, rather, he looked quite proper and even kind.
County Magistrate Zhou was pleased at the sight of Xie Jue and Fang Chuning, understanding why the steward said they had extraordinary demeanor. In his many years in Pingnan County, a third person of their appearance and temperament had not been seen. Beauties always received preferential treatment; County Magistrate Zhou greeted them with a smile, "The two young masters were startled, it's really my duty to apprehend, please forgive any offense."
Fang Chuning smiled without speaking, somewhat surprised by County Magistrate Zhou's obsequious manner. Unexpectedly, he greeted them so warmly, not at all like someone who intended to silence them permanently.
