Shanghe City lay in the western part of the Heavenly Strategy Dynasty.
Sects stood thick as trees here, and cultivators were plentiful.
At that moment, a procession slowly approached, led by Lin Yue'e, the official about to take office as Shanghe City's City Inspector.
She wore magnificent official robes, her features dignified and her bearing noble, every movement radiating authority.
As Lin Yue'e approached, officials of every rank and local citizens could be seen gathered at the city gates. Holding colorful flags and flowers, the thousand-strong crowd gazed expectantly down the distant official road.
"Lady Lin is here! Lady Lin is here!" Amid the excited cries, the crowd's enthusiasm instantly reached its peak.
For a time, gongs and drums thundered to the heavens, and cheers rang out without end.
Many in the welcoming procession had been organized by local officials, but plenty had come of their own accord.
Lin Yue'e was a moderately well-known talent in Shanghe City. When her local friends and relatives heard she was returning to hold such a high office, they naturally came outside the city to welcome her.
In these ordinary people's eyes, the City Inspector was the highest official they could ever meet. How could they not be excited to see Lin Yue'e return home in glory?
Upon reaching the city gates, Lin Yue'e naturally dismounted, exchanged warm words with the local officials, and greeted the nearby citizens.
Following Li Chen's advice, she made sure to remember the officials who had come to welcome her.
Since they had come, it meant they would show her some respect or could be of assistance to her.
As for those who had not come, whatever their reasons, there would be no need to show them courtesy in the future.
*I'm the one backing you, after all. Is