Jade Mountain City, outside Moon Invitation Tower.
The lights blazed, voices buzzed, and the place was filled with lively bustle.
When Meng Qingshan and the county magistrate arrived, they saw all kinds of carriages already parked outside the tower. There were clearly many guests attending the banquet.
For his own safety, the county magistrate had thoughtfully brought along a squad of constables.
After the guards at the entrance carefully inspected them, Meng Qingshan voluntarily surrendered the weapons on his person and entered Moon Invitation Tower alongside the county magistrate.
The squad of constables, meanwhile, followed the county magistrate's orders and stood ready outside.
By now, Meng Qingshan had changed into a Black Constable Uniform.
He looked around. Moon Invitation Tower was lavishly decorated. Guests chatted among themselves or raised their cups in celebration, and the place was full of lively bustle.
Besides people from the other three escort agencies, many merchants from Jade Mountain City had gathered at Moon Invitation Tower today. Old Master Zhuang of the Changlong Merchant Association was also among them, still every bit as striking as ever and impossible to overlook.
Meng Qingshan sneered inwardly. It seems everyone who was supposed to come today is already here. That saves me another trip.
Zhao Zhicheng stood in the middle of the hall, dressed in fine silk and looking pleased with himself as he exchanged pleasantries with the guests.
When he saw the county magistrate arrive with a young man in a constable's uniform beside him, a flicker of surprise crossed Zhao Zhicheng's eyes. But he quickly regained his composure and said to a servant nearby, "The county magistrate has arrived. Hurry and have the musicians play!"
Then he stepped forward and cupped his hands with a smile. "The county magistrate's arrival truly honors my humble establishment! May