Lady Forbids Marriage, New County Magistrate

Drunken Spring Tower.

Qingning County Magistrate Lin Guolong had laid on a banquet to celebrate his promotion. The outer hall hosted the various sects and establishments, great clans and noble families, wealthy merchants and traders, as well as many yamen runners.

Small tables were set up in the inner hall for Li Xian and the family members.

"Big Brother Li, have a drink."

The beautiful concubine held a silver wine pot, pouring wine and serving dishes with utmost attentiveness. Her lovely eyes swept over Li Xian now and then.

Ripples stirred in her gaze. Qingning County's Martial Commandant was indeed as handsome and extraordinary as the rumors said.

"Thank you."

Li Xian observed every courtesy. Raising his cup, he congratulated him, "Brother Lin, congratulations on your promotion!"

"Hahaha, same to you, same to you." Lin Guolong clinked cups with him and drained his wine in one gulp, high-spirited and full of vigor.

As it turned out—

After the Yellow Dragon Army had been completely wiped out, tens of thousands of captives had been incorporated into the prefectural army. Lin Guolong was rewarded according to his merits and could be promoted by one rank.

During this time, the court had been considering his new appointment. The transfer order had arrived two days ago, elevating him to County Magistrate of Luoci County in Shenglin Prefecture.

Though both were counties,

Shenglin Prefecture was wealthier than Qiongtian Prefecture. Luoci County governed eight hundred li of land, with flourishing porcelain trade and convenient water transport.

It was far beyond what Qingning County could compare with.

Though it was a transfer at the same rank, it was in truth a promotion. Lin Guolong's life would become even more comfortable; he would likely need to add a few more beautiful concubines.

"Speaking of which, Brother Li, though