The constables outside the meeting hall all witnessed County Magistrate Zhou being made to stand at the door for over two hours, and they transmitted messages to their respective County Magistrates, who began to look at Zhou with increasingly bemused eyes.
Is this some strange kind of hobby?
But even if he liked standing at the door, he couldn't expect them to wait from noon until now.
Even Zhou, who had exceptional interpersonal skills and a top-notch mental resilience, felt embarrassed in this situation.
"There was a little accident during practice; let's start the meeting," Zhou said lightly, then walked inside.
"Lord Governor, it's time to finish work for the day," Man Gu kindly reminded him.
Zhou's face changed color repeatedly. Although he was at fault, being persuaded by Man Gu in just a few words not to hold the meeting was a blow to his dignity.
