Chapter 181: Out of Food
Several wooden houses had been erected on an open plot outside Willow Ash Town, forming a small courtyard—this was Yuan Qingyan’s commandary office.
The man was currently sitting in the main hall and examining a map spread out on his desk closely. Just then, an attendant entered the hall and reported, “Lord Yuan, Xu Jingfeng, the head of the Xu Clan of Ningxi, is requesting an audience with you. He has also sent a list of gifts.”
Yuan Qingyan asked without looking up, “Are the gifts valuable?”
“Quite.”
His expression eased slightly, and he replied, “Accept the gifts and send him home. Tell him that I’m busy at the moment.”
The scribe, well aware of his master’s habits, showed no surprise as he left the courtyard.
Not far away, on an open field, Xu Jingfeng stood waiting with a dozen or so attendants. Beside them were several porters carrying about ten gifts of all shapes and sizes.
The attendant summoned a squad of soldiers to carry the gifts away. He then said to Xu Jingfeng, “Please return, Patriarch Xu. My master said he’s not here!”
Xu Jingfeng’s smile froze on his face.