The visitor was Liu Hong, Liu Gongmo, the Left Governor of the Shu State Governor's Office.
As Chen Yi lifted the carriage curtain, he happened to see the man stepping down from his own carriage.
Beside him was a man in the long robes of a Scholar—it was Zhao Liuan.
What a coincidence.
As Liu Hong turned, his gaze met Chen Yi's. The serious expression on his face instantly gave way to a smile.
The two then exchanged greetings.
One gave a gentle nod, while the other clasped his hands in a brief, apologetic gesture.
Their carriages then passed each other.
Liu Hong watched the carriage turn onto South Street before looking away. He then dispatched an older, middle-aged man to present his calling card.
He, meanwhile, adjusted his sleeves pensively. "Chen Qingzhou..."
Hearing his voice, Zhao Liuan looked belatedly toward South Street and said in a low voice,
"Sir, was that Chen Yi in the carriage just now?"
Liu Hong nodded slightly. "It was."
