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Her docile manner, like a kitten that had just spotted its owner, was so different from her usual demeanor that the Ministry of Sect Affairs officials nearly had their eyes pop out.

Several young officials who had recently joined could not help whispering among themselves. "Who is that man? Judging by his clothes, he doesn't look like royalty or nobility. Could he be Minister Lin's..."

Before he could finish, an experienced colleague beside him turned white with fright and clamped a hand tightly over his mouth, hissing, "Shut up! Do you have a death wish?! Watch more and ask less!"

This man had clearly seen Li Chen before and knew his identity.

Only after Li Chen motioned for Lin Yue'e to leave with him and their figures disappeared around the street corner did the old hand release his grip, still shaken. Lowering his voice, he scolded the newcomers, "Idiots! Use your brains! Who personally promoted Minister Lin and made her his staunch confidante? Who is the only person she owes absolute loyalty to? Who else would she behave like that in front of? You couldn't even work that out?!"

The newcomers froze, then suddenly understood. They shuddered with fright, cold sweat streaming down their bodies, and dared not utter another word.

Hopefully that great personage didn't hear us, or we're done for.

In fact, the old hand lecturing them had only realized it himself last time after an even more seasoned veteran tipped him off.

Meanwhile, in a quiet alley, Lin Yue'e followed half a step behind Li Chen. The imposing air she had displayed outside the County Yamen had vanished completely. Instead, she resembled a little girl eager to show an elder her accomplishments, reporting in a soft voice:

"Over the past six months, twenty-seven small and medium-sized sects