Upon arriving at the Prefect's mansion, Mingshu paused slightly.
The reason was that the Prefect's residence seemed very modest, even more so than their temporary lodging.
They had previously visited the Youzhou Governor's Mansion, which was as luxurious as the dwellings of officials from Shengjing.
Thus, when Mingshu first saw such a down-to-earth Prefect's mansion, she was genuinely taken aback.
From this, it seemed that the Prefect was indeed incorruptible, at least he appeared so on the surface.
The Prefect's mansion didn't seem to have many servants, as only a few were seen moving about when they arrived.
The Prefect must have sensed the surprise of the group, as his usually unsmiling face revealed a rare hint of embarrassment, "My humble abode is simple, I hope you won't take offense."
They naturally hurried to assure him they would not.
Having previously stayed in a dilapidated temple, Mingshu was grateful for any shelter—why would she be picky?