Chapter 456
With the reforms underway, Six Ministries Street had changed significantly. Existing buildings underwent various expansions and renovations, while new buildings were constructed.
The first newly constructed building was the Office of Records, which earned the terrifying nickname “Written with the Bloody Tears of Writers.”
Later, a communal dining hall for officials and overnight duty rooms – infamously known as the “Chief Culprit of Marital Breakdowns” – were built.
These buildings gradually expanded over time.
The Office of Records grew as the volume of records requiring organization and storage increased, while the dining hall and overnight rooms expanded rapidly as the number of officials increased.
These buildings grew so quickly that the sound of hammering and sawing never ceased on Six Ministries Street.
These expanding buildings had become famous sightseeing spots in Hanseong.
“My word! Growing like summer gourds, they are!”
The passing farmer’s assessment was no joke.