Chapter 339 Magistrate Adult Arrives (2)_1
Although he apologized with his words, there was not the slightest fear on his face. Cao Jin was the adopted son of the Major Steward of the Duke of An Guo’s mansion in the Capital, and also the close friend of the future House Master of the richest Huo family in the Great Jin Dynasty. Even Prefect Han had to treat him with a degree of respect!
Prefect Han hilariously returned the honor, saying, "Brother Cao, you are too courteous. There is a saying that one does not enter the Three Treasures Hall without a purpose. As an official, my wife and I have taken the liberty to come here today at the behest of another. We are here for a joyous occasion, so please forgive any disturbance caused."
After speaking, he nodded to Mu Zhongqing and said, "Scholar Mu, we have just met, and I never thought we would meet again so soon!"
Prefect Han was a fourth-rank official appointed by the imperial court, an untouchable figure in the eyes of ordinary people. Mu Zhongqing saw Prefect Han proactively greet him and hurriedly got up to show deep respect. He was startled when Prefect Han grabbed him, pulled him back, and made him sit down.
He was totally shocked, unsure of why Prefect Han was treating him with such politeness. Meanwhile, Prefect Han’s wife Madam Han had already nodded and greeted Lady Du.
Lady Du was considering whether she should return home with her children. When she saw Madam Han answer her in such a jolly manner, she bowed deeply in response.
Madam Han, just like Prefect Han, was cordial and friendly. She didn’t accept Lady Du’s courtesy. She walked over, held her hand and sat down, laughing and saying, "Madam Mu, there is no need for formality. You and I are close in age and I feel a great affection for you. If you don’t mind, you can simply call me ’older sister’!"
On hearing this, Lady Du felt like she had been struck by lightning and was dumbstruck.
Why was the wife of a high-ranking official so eager to get to know her and even wanted to address her as her sister? Could it be because her husband had displayed his talent during the lantern riddle and caught Prefect Han’s eye?