209. The Overly Polite Prefect Zhou

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New Yu Era 1322, September 7th

To the west of Tongling County, over five hundred cavalry were escorting fifty horse-drawn carriages, galloping along the Official Road. The procession was already thunderous, and their high speed turned them into a black torrent, scattering dust all over the road. It was a scene so intimidating that not only humans but even demons would hesitate to approach.

The two leading horses, one a fiery chestnut and the other black as a storm cloud, were ridden by Hou Yuduan and Hou Yujie, respectively. The horses beneath them were of such exceptional stature that they towered above the other good breed horses, truly magnificent beasts.

"Who would have thought that Third Sister would find this fiery-maned horse? This is a top-notch steed that can travel three thousand li in a day. Old Fifth, you've really hit the jackpot!"

Hou Yujie, aware that Hou Yuduan had been deliberately slowing down, teased him as he glanced at the fiery mane.