Wan Feng hurriedly agreed. "Yes, do you need me to go with you, Master?"
The State Preceptor said, "There's no need. I'll go alone."
"Oh." Wan Feng was still feeling guilty about lying and did not mind that his master had left him behind.
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On the other hand, after Yan Jiuchao finished dealing with official business in the cabinet, he really did not attend the usual meeting. He flicked his sleeves and sat in his carriage arrogantly.
After entering June, the day became longer and longer. When Yan Jiuchao and Shadow Thirteen arrived at Lotus Flower Village, the sky was still bright. The villagers who came to apply for jobs had already left one after another. The village returned to its usual tranquility. Smoke curled up from the chimneys and the fragrance of food filled the air. The adults called back their dogs and began to enjoy their dinner.