Chapter 239: Snowy Plains of Gui Commandery
At dawn, in front of the inn, the attendant leaned against the doorway.
Two horses, one black and one jujube-red, stood obediently at the entrance as the swordsman lifted his saddle bag and placed it on the horse's back.
Magistrate Liu stood nearby with two guards.
“Why did you come, Magistrate?”
“No need to worry, sir. I won’t be neglecting my duties. I’ve temporarily entrusted matters to my adviser,” Magistrate Liu said with the utmost respect. “You’ve done a great service for Pu Commandery, sir, and I have nothing worthy to repay you with. Now that you’re about to leave, I had to come to see you off.”
“Well then, let’s be off.”
With the saddle bag now secured, Song You turned and, addressing the inn’s attendant, bowed in gratitude.
“Thank you for your hospitality these past few days.”
“I don't deserve such thanks...”