This place is far from the main office area of the government office, and it is quiet all around, with only a few tall locust trees casting heavy shadows.
Above the door of the small house hangs a small wooden sign with three somewhat faded characters: "Signing Room".
This place was originally where junior clerks handled miscellaneous tasks and temporarily stored unfiled documents.
It has been temporarily vacant since the renovation last year. The location is remote and rarely visited.
The yamen runner pushed open the slightly worn wooden door, and a faint smell of dust wafted out.
The room was simply furnished, with only an old desk, two armchairs, and some dusty files piled up in the corner.
"Please wait here. Someone will come to fetch you after the Prefect finishes court."
The constable spoke expressionlessly, then bowed his head and left.
"Miss Suimo, I wonder what the arrangements will be later? I hope Huiyin will be aware of this and cooperate fully."
"It's simple. When the time comes, you'll be asked to show up. Just do as I say. There's no point in saying more."
Sui Mo paused, his gaze falling on Zheng Huiyin. "Handling this matter well is the best way to give His Highness an explanation."
Zheng Huiyin immediately understood, and bowed deeply to Sui Mo, her posture extremely humble:
"Yes, Huiyin understands."
This time, we owe it all to Your Highness's rescue; it is as if you have given us a second life.
Huiyin hereby swears that if she can survive this calamity, she will follow Your Highness's lead and obey your commands without any disloyalty.
Please convey to Miss Suimo her heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to Huiyin.
Hearing these seemingly sincere words of loyalty, Suimo respectfully returned the bow, his attitude noticeably softening.
"I will convey Miss Zheng's words truthfully. Please wait patiently."
After saying that, he left and closed the door behind him, leaving only the master and servant inside.
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