Soft and fragrant in his embrace, Governor Liao's face blossomed into a smile; the paleness gave way to a rosy flush as he encircled Lian Xiang in his arms and hugged her even tighter.
The way he carried himself was clearly that of an old acquaintance. Shen Hao, following behind, took it all in, wondering to himself if this Governor Liao was, in fact, the Big Financier behind Lian Xiang.
This was a Junior Fourth Grade high official! And a Junior Fourth Grade in the Xuanqing Guard—placed in any local office, he'd be far more influential than a Senior Fourth Grade.
