Chapter 24: Each Harbors Their Own Desires
Within the magistrate’s office of Lengshan County, Fang Xun sat at his desk, eyes closed in deep contemplation after spending time playing with his son.
A cherished son had just been born, and a promotion was imminent.
By all logic, he should have been content, patiently waiting for the coming spring to return to the capital.
Yet lately, perhaps due to the oppressive heat, his mind had grown increasingly restless, giving rise to thoughts of a different nature.
“The post of Registrar in the Ministry of Revenue under the Left Chancellor… it’s not exactly minor, but it’s far from significant.”
“Once I return to the capital, things won’t be like they are in the provinces. It won’t be easy to earn merit and secure another promotion in a short time.”
“If I were alone, it would be one thing. At worst, I could spend a few more decades struggling in officialdom. But now that I have Huan’er…”
“I can’t let him suffer alongside me.”
At the thought of the infant who laughed and cried in equal measure, a trace of warmth surfaced in Fang Xun’s eyes.