The main hall of the Lingzhou Prefecture Magistrate's Office.
A host of Xuan Yang's most powerful figures sat within, their presence lending an unprecedented splendor to the humble hall. The Lingzhou Prefecture Magistrate's Office had never witnessed such a grand assembly since its founding.
Seated at the very head was, of course, the Profound Sun Grand Protector, Yan Shao'an.
A young man led Bai Yuan into the hall.
All those in the midst of discussion turned their heads in unison to look at Bai Yuan.
"Bai Yuan, Vice Governor of Lingzhou, pays his respects to Lord Yan and all the esteemed lords present."
Bai Yuan spoke in the refined dialect of the Capital City.
Every region in Xuan Yang had its own dialect. To facilitate communication, the Court had tasked the Wenyuan Pavilion with standardizing an official, refined language.
Most officials serving in the Capital City used this refined language.
