Patrol Office.
A man in a straw raincoat at the entrance saw Jiang Ning and hurried over.
At the same time, Jiang Ning's gaze swept over the carriage parked beside the main gate.
He instantly recognized it as the carriage from County Governor Wang's residence.
"Patrol Envoy Jiang, several lords have already arrived. County Governor Wang and his eldest daughter are here as well!" the man in the straw raincoat said to Jiang Ning, as though he already knew.
"I understand!" Jiang Ning nodded.
Holding the Oil-Paper Umbrella Luyi had just handed him, he crossed the threshold of the Patrol Office's main gate.
He passed through the front yard and along the long blue stone slab path, climbed the steps, and arrived at the entrance to the Great Hall.
At a glance, he saw Prince Huai'an Lu Zhan sitting upright in the grand master's chair at the very center.
He also saw several people seated on either side.
Zhao Yulong, Wang Shouyi, Bai Luoyu, Su Zhi, and the others had all arrived.
He also saw Wang Qingtan standing behind Wang Shouyi.
"Patrol Envoy Jiang, come in and take a seat!" Zhao Yulong immediately rose and called out when he saw Jiang Ning appear at the main gate.
In an instant, Jiang Ning noticed one gaze after another falling upon him.
He promptly folded the Oil-Paper Umbrella in his hand and handed it to the man in the straw raincoat standing nearby.
"Greetings, Prefecture Lord!" Jiang Ning crossed the threshold and cupped his hands toward Zhao Yulong, who had come before him.
Zhao Yulong came to Jiang Ning's side, then raised his hand and gestured for Jiang Ning to look toward the imposing man seated in the grand master's chair.
At that moment, Lu Zhan's expression was calm and his aura