Chapter 549: Arrangements
When Hong Yuanqiu heard Zhang Yu identify himself as a "Profound Court Inspector," his heart gave a jolt.
Although the Wang-surnamed clerk's message had been delivered, Miao Guangwu had not dared reveal Zhang Yu's identity without Zhang Yu stating it himself. Thus, Hong Yuanqiu had always believed Zhang Yu was merely a Profound Court envoy.
Someone worth noting, but not worth paying too much attention to.
Yet now the other party had told him that his true identity was that of a Profound Court Inspector, a High Envoy of the Profound Court who held the power to judge and enforce.
One had to know that Profound Court envoys could at most supervise the various regions, but an Inspector, so long as he possessed solid proof, held the authority to arrest anyone beneath him among the stars of Kui Lodge.
At this moment, he also understood why the Profound Court had solemnly dispatched an envoy several days ago.
This likely did not concern Frost Star alone. It was also because a Profound Court Inspector stood behind the matter.
He scrutinized Zhang Yu with particular seriousness, then said solemnly, "So a Profound Court Inspector has arrived. Forgive my discourtesy." He stepped aside and made an inviting gesture. "Inspector, please come inside."
Zhang Yu followed him into the inner hall. With a sweep of his gaze, he saw that Tan Spring Prefecture was lavishly adorned in dazzling colors, with some places extravagantly luxurious. Yet this place, which could be said to held the greatest authority over all Kui Lodge, bore only the simplest decorations and appeared exceptionally plain.
Hong Yuanqiu personally poured him a cup of tea and said in a rather natural tone, "It is merely ordinary tea. I hope it suits the Inspector's taste."
Zhang Yu said evenly,