Chapter 1741

Chapter 1741: Angry Chapter 1741: Angry Editor: Henyee Translations “Exactly!” “Lord Shao has always esteemed the Deputy Prefect, so it’s only natural he’d grant permission!” “Some people are clueless about their place, huh?” “Can’t you see?

With the Deputy Prefect back, someone is feeling uneasy!” “Heh, I agree!” Jia Heming’s face flushed with frustration.

“That was in the past.

Lord Shao is the Prefect Lord now.

We follow Lord Shao’s directives.

Any issues with that?” “Of course, there’s no problem,” Deputy Prefect Guan responded leisurely.

“We’ll indeed follow Lord Shao.

However, we don’t have to be excessively rigid, do we?

As long as the rules are reasonable.

We’re on the same side, after all.

If you’re so serious, who are you targeting, and what are your intentions?” “I don’t have any ulterior motives!

I just—” “If you don’t, then let’s talk less.

Can’t we maintain a friendly atmosphere?

As the Deputy Prefect, what’s wrong with me looking at the account book?

Old Hu is right.

I can confidently say that if I inform Lord Shao, he won’t deny me the right to review it.

It’s just a matter of phrasing.

Using a chicken feather as an arrow is not entirely inaccurate!” Laughter erupted from those around Deputy Prefect Guan.

Jia Heming, Scribe Fang, and the others exchanged frustrated glances.

While Lord Shao was absent at the moment, making a big fuss out of a trivial matter wouldn’t be wise.

Deputy Prefect Guan reveled in his smugness, and Scribe Hu, convinced of his righteousness, glared at Scribe Fang, demanding, “Scribe Fang, what are you waiting for?

Hurry up and bring the ledger to the Deputy Prefect!

Why hesitate?

Can’t the Deputy Prefect control you?” Scribe Fang gritted his teeth.

“Deputy Prefect, please forgive me.

I didn’t dare defy Lord Shao’s earlier instructions.

Please don’t make it difficult for me, Deputy Prefect!

Once you obtain Lord Shao’s approval, I’ll promptly hand over the account book!” “You stubborn fool!” In front of the onlookers, Deputy Prefect Guan erupted in anger.

Trapped in a challenging situation, he forcefully pushed Scribe Fang aside and ordered his trusted aide to snatch the key, open the door, and retrieve the ledger.

It was just a ledger, a mere glimpse.

How could Lord Shao possibly take it seriously?

In the presence of so many witnesses, if Deputy Prefect Guan didn’t retaliate, it would set a precedent for anyone in the government office to challenge his authority without consequence.

What would become of his standing then?

What prestige would he retain?

Scribe Fang, Jia Heming, and the others were eager to intervene and halt the unfolding events.

Yet, they were outnumbered and lacked the strength to oppose Deputy Prefect Guan’s group.

Over the years, Deputy Prefect Guan and his associates had grown accustomed to their tyrannical ways.

Their influence permeated the entire government office, making even the Prefect Lord powerless against them.

They claimed the lion’s share of benefits, leaving the scraps for the rest.

With the arrival of the new Prefect Lord, however, their manipulative tactics failed to sway him.

Deputy Prefect Guan, undeterred, attempted to establish dominance upon his return.

To his surprise, Lord Shao skillfully navigated the situation, refusing to succumb to his attempts at control.

Deputy Prefect Guan insisted on his recovery, showing indifference to other matters.

Yet, Lord Shao didn’t yield to his demands.

Now, realizing that additional benefits were unattainable, their frustration and anger were palpable.

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