Even the snow piled up at the entrance seemed to tell of the desolation and loneliness of the place, clearly indicating that no one had cleaned it for a long time.
A gust of cold wind blew by, carrying a few snowflakes into my collar.
Yan Jiu couldn't help but shiver. Looking at the desolate scene before her, a sense of sorrow inevitably arose in her heart.
The ups and downs of officialdom.
After I become the prefect of Suizhou, I must pay close attention.
He sighed and climbed the steps.
Knock knock knock.
Knock knock knock.
Nowadays, few people knock on the gates of the Zhang residence.
An old man, around fifty years old and wearing a cotton hat, poked his head out and said coldly, "I'm sorry, the Zhang residence does not receive guests."
"Well, I am Yan Jiuzhi, and I have come to thank Lord Zhang for his recommendation," Yan Jiuzhi said, supporting the old man's door with one hand so that the door could not be closed.
In normal circumstances, such behavior would be considered extremely rude.
But given the current situation, the fact that someone is still willing to come and express their gratitude makes the old man feel inexplicably grateful, and his attitude has improved considerably.
"My lord, you must have heard about my master's situation."
"It's really inconvenient to receive guests right now. Please leave a note, and we'll visit your residence again if there's an opportunity in the future."
Yan Jiu really wanted to ask her in detail what exactly happened.
He had never met this Lord Zhang Yuqing, but the fact that the other party had recommended him for such an important position as the prefect of Suizhou meant that the latter had done him a favor.
pity.
He is currently in a lowly position and has not yet taken office, so he cannot do much.
"Where is Lord Zhang being held now?"
The old man glanced at him. "In the Imperial Guard prison."
Yan Jiu simply clasped her hands in a fist salute to him, then turned and left gracefully.
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