Sure enough, when they reached the outskirts of the village, the ice on the ground was minimal. In the middle of the path, there were visible traces of being shoveled, though it wasn't particularly clean.
But stepping on it at least didn't have that constant risk of slipping and falling.
It was quite cold, so there weren't many people outside in the village, but they were aware of many carts and horses arriving at the Zhou Family's manor outside the village.
When Manbao and the others arrived at the village entrance, it happened that the Chief was about to go out to meet them.
It wasn't anything serious, just exchanging greetings, after all, the villagers were all tenants of the Zhou Family, right?
Upon seeing Manbao and the others, the Chief immediately stepped forward and saluted, "Greetings, Lord Zhou."
Manbao quickly returned the gesture; considering the other's age, she didn't dare just accept the courtesy without reciprocating.
