Chapter 1686: Ask Deputy Prefect Guan
Constable Ding and Constable Yu were considered Deputy Prefect Guanâs trusted aides, along with a few other individuals who displayed notable competence.
The remaining bailiffs, skeptical of Lord Shaoâs commitment to a lengthy tenure in the region, anticipated working under Deputy Prefect Guan in the future, leading them to naturally align with him. However, it wouldnât be accurate to claim they were truly loyal or shared a common adversary with Deputy Prefect Guan.
To their surprise, Lord Shao appeared genuinely committed to the changes.
While the jobâs salary wasnât exceptionally generous, it wasnât meager either. Additionally, being associated with a public office brought social recognition, enhancing oneâs prestige in the community. The abrupt loss of this opportunity was disheartening, leaving them in a state of anxiety.
In their desperation, other concerns took a backseat. Their immediate focus was finding Deputy Prefect Guan and seeking an explanation for the unfolding situation.
Though not everyone sought Deputy Prefect Guanâs counsel, a group of over ten individuals bombarded him with questions, enough to test Deputy Prefect Guanâs endurance.
Numerous bailiffs, absent from their government office duties, converged on Deputy Prefect Guan. Shao Yunduan was well aware of this orchestrated response.
He couldnât feign ignorance about the mastermind behind this upheavalâDeputy Prefect Guan.
Deputy Prefect Guan, caught in a web of embarrassment and anger, had to maintain a facade of innocence before Shao Yunduan. The fear of Shao Yunduanâs perception gnawed at him, knowing that some observers would find his predicament amusing.
His expression turned sinister, as he could only hope for divine intervention to navigate through this precarious game. OtherwiseâŠ
Constable Ding and Constable Yu joined the gathering as well.
Their longstanding amicable relationship with Deputy Prefect Guan was rooted in mutual benefits, although over time, it had developed into a somewhat genuine rapport.
Observing their arrival, Deputy Prefect Guan, half-jokingly and half-seriously, expressed his dissatisfaction, âOthers may be ignorant, but to jump to conclusions from insignificant evidence, panicking over a minor issueâwhy are you also causing trouble? This isnât like you!â
Constable Ding and Constable Yu felt a twinge of embarrassment and discontent.
Without Deputy Prefect Guanâs influence, they wouldnât have fallen out with the new Prefect. In private discussions, they lamented their involvement and regretted their actions. The conflict seemed more like a power struggle between Deputy Prefect Guan and the new Prefect, and they questioned why they were dragged into it.
Despite their previous camaraderie with Deputy Prefect Guan, the extent of their relationship did not warrant this level of involvement.
Reflecting on the situation, they realized that Lord Shao was unlike the previous Prefects. What if he was genuinely committed to staying for an extended period?
Regret sank in as they anticipated strained relations even if they reconciled later. They would likely be under constant scrutiny, needing to tread carefully to avoid any missteps that could be used against them.
They concluded that getting involved in the matter initially was a mistake. If they wanted to participate, they should have found a way to avoid directly opposing the Lord of the Prefect. Now, it was too late to backtrack, and they were committed to supporting Deputy Prefect Guan, hoping that Lord Shao would eventually relent.
Constable Ding forced a smile and addressed Deputy Prefect Guan, âLord, considering Lord Shaoâs assertiveness, we naturally harbor some doubts. Please enlighten us, and letâs strategize to develop a countermeasure. With a plan in place, we wonât be caught off guard, right?â
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