On the northern outskirts of the capital of the Grand Xia Empire, there existed a place called the Hall of Compassion. It was dedicated to sheltering orphans. Similar places existed in several other locations. These halls, scattered around the capital, ensured that beggars wouldn’t be seen on its streets.2

Those halls were maintained through regular allocations of funds. Most of it came from affluent families in the capital. Even the Fang family donated hundreds of taels of silver to such places each year.0

Near the Hall of Compassion, a carriage slowly came to a halt, and Qin Dong, now in casual clothes, hurriedly got off and entered.0

"Minster Qin, you've arrived. Please come inside quickly," greeted the caretaker of the hall warmly.0

Qin Dong's expression was...0