It was impossible for Pei Shaoqing to fall off his horse.
Zhou Li knew this as well.
Everyone present knew this.
Yet no one found it unreasonable when Zhou Li stepped forward to help Pei Shaoqing. After his feet touched the ground, Pei Shaoqing straightened his clothes, cupped his fist, and said, "Many thanks, Hundred Households Commander Zhou."
"Not at all, not at all. The Baron of Pingyang is too kind," Zhou Li hurriedly returned the courtesy, saying with a smile, "I was shocked to hear from my subordinate that the Baron of Pingyang had graced us with his presence. I was just about to seek you out to pay my respects, but I didn't expect to run into you here.
"Is there some guidance you have for our Hundred Households, now that you've come to Bazhou in person? I think it best we go inside, sit down, and discuss matters over tea."
