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Official Zhao, Official Qian, and Official Sun, these three Farmer officials also had their reservations, feeling that An Jing shouldn't have brought Xiao Changyi along.
Although Official Li, another Farmer official, also had some reservations, he looked refined, and was extremely polite, speaking in a much more courteous manner.
Li Jifan, Official Li, greeted An Jing with a clasped-hands salute, "Lord An, we are all serving the Emperor, and it is somewhat inappropriate for Lord An to bring family along to the workplace."
An Jing also returned the salute, and smiled, "Official Li, you may not be aware, but the Emperor has already granted me permission to bring my family with me to work."
Upon hearing that An Jing had the Emperor's permission, officials like Official Liu didn't dare to say anything more. They held their tongues, but their dissatisfaction remained.
