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The madam's soft instructions concealed a warning.

"Commander Li, once you leave, will you come back?"

Li Xian had only just stepped out of the inner courtyard.

The estate guards had already gathered around him, asking one question after another. News of his appointment had spread throughout the manor; no one within was unaware.

Li Xian answered solemnly, "I am first the commander of One Accord Manor, and only then a Martial Commandant. Why would I not return? Never ask such things again."

The guards all voiced their agreement and watched him return to his residence, still talking excitedly.

"The moment Commander Li entered the manor, I said he was destined for greatness. Now it has truly come to pass."

"Commander Li is only sixteen. Not only has he earned the madam's favor, he has even received an official post in the county. How could there be such a lucky fellow in this world? I envy him to death."

"If you ask me, the madam's favor is far better than any Martial Commandant position."

"Alas, Commander Pang and Commander Ying cannot compare to even a single hair on his head. For such a divine man, we should take a few more looks while we can. Later, if we want to see him or exchange a few words, that will be difficult indeed."

"You only see Commander Li's splendor, yet know nothing of his diligence. In my view, his achievements today were inevitable."

"Oh? You know Commander Li very well?"

"I am no one special, but I lived with Commander Li for a time. We are quite close—we warmed ourselves by the same brazier and toured the manor together."

Li Xian returned to the commander's courtyard.

He took off his commander's uniform and changed into his new clothes. Brocade draped over