The Zheng Family of Qingchuan County, despite appearing unchanged on the outside, with everyone still busy with their usual tasks, was unmistakably filled with a palpable sense of restlessness, recognizable to anyone familiar with the clan.
Indeed, it was a restlessness that permeated every level of the family, from the Supreme Elder down to the main affairs of each hall; each one of them sitting in the family's grand hall with a worried frown.
The hall was so quiet that no one spoke a word.
"The Family Head has returned," a voice sounded urgently from outside; following these words, Zheng Zhongwang walked in, his face etched with gravity, carrying the dust of the road with him.
"Zhongwang, what's the situation?" Before Zheng Zhongwang could take a seat, the Supreme Elder asked in a grave tone.
After taking a sip of water from the teacup, Zheng Zhongwang said solemnly, "Supreme Elder, I waited for nine hours at the Cheng Family and finally met the Respected Lord."
