Wufu saw Shopkeeper Lin out the door. He got onto the carriage parked at the entrance and waved his hand, "Go back now, I will come pick you up from your home tomorrow."
"Safe travels, Shopkeeper Lin," Wufu bowed.
Shopkeeper Lin lowered the carriage curtain and said to the coachman on the shafts, "To the County Government Office."
The carriage clattered forward; Shopkeeper Lin leaned against the carriage wall, his hand brushed his sleeve where he kept the jade hairpin carved by Wufu. He closed his eyes, contemplating the possibilities of that matter.
Fourth Happiness Alley was only the distance of a cup of tea away from the Huayang County Yamen. Shopkeeper Lin straightened his collar and instructed his servant boy to present the gifts, having someone announce his arrival. It wasn't long before someone led him to the Rear Government Office.
Upon seeing Wen Congrui, Shopkeeper Lin knelt to greet him, "My lord."
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