After confirming Xu Yun was human and not a ghost, the actions of Old Chief Steward and the others became considerably bolder.
However, given that their master was a scholar, and the current national focus was on literature over military, Old Chief Steward and a group of servants, though displeased with Xu Yun's disturbance of their peace, only used sticks to hold his neck.
There were neither restraining ropes nor any pushing and shouting.
Just like that.
The group noisily proceeded to the central courtyard, coincidentally encountering an elder heading towards the backyard with the servant.
Old Chief Steward quickly stopped and led the servants in a salute:
"Good day, sir."
The elder nodded slightly in acknowledgment, first glancing at Xu Yun, then asking Old Chief Steward with confusion:
"In the First Year, who is this person...?"
Old Chief Steward turned to Xu Yun, snorted coldly:
