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In the grand hall of the County Government Office, voices bubbled like a cauldron.
Many officials and martial masters from Yongzhou were arriving one after another.
Shen Qing followed behind the crowd, stepping into the grand hall.
As he scanned the room, he saw officials dressed in their formal attire, some standing, some seated, all with varying expressions. However, they all struggled to conceal their unease and anxiety.
At the forefront stood Prefecture Chief Dou Wenxi and County Supervisor Yan Xushou.
Their faces were somber as they looked at the numerous officials in front of them, as expressionless as dark clouds blanketing the sky.
"Almost everyone is here now. Let's begin," said Dou Wenxi, gesturing with his hand. The attendants standing outside the hall got the signal and quietly withdrew.
With a bang, the doors closed.
The discussions among those in the hall gradually subsided.
