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Such a high-ranking official actually came to his home!
He was so frightened that he clutched his heart and kneel heavily on the ground, his knees digging pits into the earth.
The people standing at the door were all commoners; even the sight of the Master County Magistrate would merit a kneel, so they knelt down as well. A few with a bit more courage trembled as they said, "Pleased to meet you, Sir."
Those with less courage couldn't even make a sound.
Liang Zechong walked to the front, approached the kneeling people, and said, "Please, stand up."
He even bent down to offer a hand to help Old man Qian to his feet, saying, "Please rise, elder."
Old man Qian got up and saw that even the Master County Magistrate showed respect to the high official (whose specific rank he did not know), providing him with such honor, and tears of excitement began to stream down his face.
The group entered the hall, took their seats, and tea was served.
