Before long, the entire yamen knew that two constables had landed their positions through backdoor connections.

The whole yamen buzzed with speculation about their identities.

“The county magistrate is from the Dao-Seeking Sect. He is known for being impartial and giving no special treatment. If he’s letting people in through the back door, their connections must be solid.”

“Are you saying they could be from the Dao-Seeking Sect?”

“Impossible. The Dao-Seeking Sect is full of prodigies. How could they come here to suffer as constables?”

To the common folk, constables appeared formidable and fearsome, but once someone became a constable, they would realize that the job meant working day and night shifts, being called in even on rest days, and having no time off during...