Ireya had been away for over four months on this trip.
Upon her return, she found changes in her territory were quite significant, although Fosto and others had been regularly reporting their work progress to her, what one hears can be quite different from what one sees with one's own eyes.
But the Lady had no time now to wander leisurely through the town.
She had Ruby and Fosto go together to allocate accommodations for those weary travelers who had followed her.
There were three types of dwellings: the Double Rest Sect's low-rent houses, long houses, and tents. The final decision on which to reside in was purely by drawing lots, which was the fairest method. If a family did not want to be separated, they would nominate one person to draw the lot.
Additionally, it was best to avoid men and women living in the same building to prevent any unnecessary trouble later on.
As for the specific division of dwellings, Ireya did not inquire further.
