"This humble official, Zheng Jun, pays his respects to Duke Tang!" Zheng Jun did not hesitate in the slightest. His voice resonated with firm strength as he immediately prepared to bow.
"No need for such formalities, no need," Governor Tang said with a faint smile. He grabbed Zheng Jun by the arm, leading him directly into the Governor's Mansion, treating him entirely like a trusted confidant.
The guards stationed at the mansion gates were thoroughly astonished, whispering amongst themselves. They were discussing only one thing: just what kind of background did this General Zheng have to warrant such high regard from the Lord Governor?
Inside the Governor's Mansion, Zheng Jun was welcomed to a seat right next to Governor Tang. This left him somewhat perplexed, though he decided to observe the situation first. He wondered, "I have never met this Governor Tang before, so why is he showing me such extreme deference? Does he have some ulterior motive?"
