County Magistrate Sun found Xiao Mo.
County Magistrate Sun obviously knew that Bai Ruxue had been "taken away by an immortal." He also knew that someone as devoted and loyal as Xiao Mo would be heartbroken to find her gone when he returned.
He had returned home in glory, but the person who mattered most to him was no longer by his side.
"Sigh." Whenever he thought of it, County Magistrate Sun couldn't help sighing on Xiao Mo's behalf.
So County Magistrate Sun had refrained from disturbing him for the past few days.
On the fifth day, County Magistrate Sun figured Xiao Mo had probably regained his composure. He cautiously asked him about the parade.
Naturally, County Magistrate Sun didn't mention Bai Ruxue—not even once.
Xiao Mo knew that the top scholar's parade had been a custom in Qi since ancient times. Refusing to take part would be a slap in the county magistrate's face and could seriously hurt his future career.
So Xiao Mo naturally agreed.
"Xiao Mo, you don't need to prepare a thing. Leave everything to me, and I'll make sure you have a grand send-off!"
At first, County Magistrate Sun had thought there was little chance Xiao Mo would agree.
In truth, even if Xiao Mo had refused the parade, County Magistrate Sun wouldn't have blamed him. After all, he knew how deeply Xiao Mo cared for Miss Bai.
But hearing Xiao Mo agree to the parade naturally made County Magistrate Sun very happy!
At dawn the day after tomorrow, the procession to welcome the top scholar arrived at the entrance to Stonebridge Village.
Several young girls dressed for the celebration entered Xiao Mo's courtyard, helped him into the top scholar's ceremonial robes, and pinned a large red flower to him.
The villagers saw Xiao Mo