The two of them had always been at odds privately, but on state matters, they were in perfect agreement.
They were like mortal enemies and yet, much like old friends of many years.
Now, these old friends were reunited, but things were no longer as they used to be.
"Sir Huang." Han Changgao saluted him, his pride from days past still present.
Huang Wanfeng sighed and said, "Now that the Grand Court and the Imperial Guard Office are facing the same difficulties as the Judicial Ministry did years ago, all responsibilities are on you, Sir Han."
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―――Lihua Village.
Though there were no pear flowers in bloom, the fallen snow on the branches gave the illusion of the welcoming spring delivering pear blossoms, as if one could smell the enticing fragrance of the pear flowers.