Pang Ban's mansion was not far from Jiang Cheng's residence. This area was home to the Xuanqing Guard's senior officials, all within old houses, but the location was excellent, and properties were generally passed internally among Xuanqing Guard officers. When someone retired, the house here would typically be sold to a colleague. Jiang Cheng's current residence came to him this way.
They did not take a carriage, but walked for about the time it takes to drink one cup of tea before reaching their destination.
Contrary to Shen Hao's expectation of an imposing and grand gate, Pang Ban's mansion was not large—its entrance was even smaller than Jiang Cheng's residence.
"Lord Pang lives alone, does not care for large mansions, hence he chose this place." Sensing Shen Hao's puzzled expression, Jiang Cheng quietly explained while the gatekeeper went inside to report their arrival.
"Lives alone? And Lord Pang's family?"
"They reside in Jingzhong, his hometown. Enough, let's go."
