At most, the steward of the Prince's mansion would deliver some fines; the person in charge wouldn't even need to show their face.
"Yes! I am willing!"
"It is my honor to serve His Highness the King of Yue!"
Wearing heavy shackles, weighing over ten kilograms, made the already thin and small Hou Jingting look even more inconspicuous.
He bowed and scraped to the yamen runners and the prince's guards, his pointed monkey face full of flattery.
This person does have some sense.
The constables glanced at Hou Jingting and silently made a mental note of him.
The officials in charge of escorting the prisoners were taken aback, and their expressions turned somewhat grim.
However, the yamen runner was right; the local government had already received the prisoner's escort documents and stamped the receipt with the official seal.
They considered their mission complete.
What fate awaits Hou Jingting, and how arrogant and domineering His Highness the Prince of Yue, are none of their concern!
Taking a deep breath, the officer forced a smile. "If that's the case, then we won't meddle in other people's business."
"take away!"
Seeing that the officials no longer obstructed them, the guards waved their hands and took Hou Jingting away.
The group quickly left Hexian New City, crossed the sea bridge, and headed towards Crescent Moon New City.
The yamen runners and officials exchanged a few pleasantries before leading the other prisoners back to the yamen.
The specific counties and villages where these people will be assigned still need to be determined.
There is a lot of room for maneuver in this process.
Whether the constables can squeeze out any money depends on this operation.
Those who were exiled had to pay money if they wanted to be sent to a better place; if they had no money, they could only go to the farthest, poorest, and most remote place.
Those prisoners waiting for their assignments were actually somewhat envious of Hou Jingting…
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