Madam Jade, Vice Minister Wang, and Young Master Hong quickly left Qin Manor.

"What sort of influence does that Young Master Qin have? Isn't he just an immortal cultivator that had just knocked open the gate of immortality? Why would the county governor treat him with so much respect?" Vice Minister Wang asked in hushed tones.

"No matter what influence he has, he is not someone we can offend," replied Madam Jade.

Young Master Hong remarked, "Don't overthink things. Since the county governor's intentions are clear, we just need to follow his wishes."

"That is only natural."

Vice Minister Wang and Madam Jade nodded in response.

The county governor could crush them to death easily so how could they dare feign compliance while acting in opposition?

…

Dreamlike Pavilion.

"Minister Wang, you are back?" Dreamlike Pavilion Lady went forward to receive him and served him a cup of tea. "Have some tea first to quench your thirst."

Vice Minister Wang slumped into his seat and gulped it down before saying, "Dreamlike, you can forget about entering the top three for this coming Courtesan Belle selection!"

"Minister Wang, you…" Dreamlike Pavilion Lady hurriedly said, "Wasn't it alr