Chapter 1743

Chapter 1743: Punishment Chapter 1743: Punishment Editor: Henyee Translations Deputy Prefect Guan felt no fear, only a slight thrill of excitement.

Winning this confrontation meant retaining control in the government office, and he was determined to emerge victorious.

“Since Lord Shao is extending an invitation, let’s proceed!” Ah-Ye stood guard at Shao Yunduan’s office door, permitting only Deputy Prefect Guan inside.

The rest were left outside, the door ajar.

Shao Yunduan sat in the main seat with Jia Heming and Scribe Fang flanking him.

Scribe Hu, unfazed, feigned ignorance of the blockade.

With a smile, he strolled behind Deputy Prefect Guan as if all was normal.

Ah-Ye, brandishing his saber, halted him sternly, “Lord didn’t invite you in!” A cold gaze from Deputy Prefect Guan supported Ah-Ye’s stance.

Scribe Hu glanced at Shao Yunduan, who remained impassive.

When it became clear that Shao Yunduan had no intention of allowing anyone else in, Deputy Prefect Guan, with a feigned obliviousness, followed suit.

Scribe Hu, conceding defeat, stood among the others.

Deputy Prefect Guan greeted Shao Yunduan with a smile, “Lord Shao, you sought me out!” Shao Yunduan’s tone remained cold, “Did you bring the account book?

Were you waiting for my approval, as Scribe Fang suggested?” Deputy Prefect Guan attempted to downplay the seriousness, “I planned to inform you later; it’s not a significant matter.” Shao Yunduan questioned, “Did Scribe Fang not specify that approval was required before inspection?” Downplaying again, Deputy Prefect responded, “It doesn’t need to be that strict.” Shao Yunduan cut through, “Am I not your superior?” “Yes… but Lord, I don’t mean anything else!” “Nothing!” Shao Yunduan erupted in anger.

“You blatantly disregarded my words, causing a ruckus in Scribe Fang’s office—smashing, snatching the key and ledger.

And now you claim innocence!” “Deputy Prefect Guan, what if you did have ulterior motives?

Planning to steal my official uniform and parade around?

Hmm!” Deputy Prefect Guan, shocked and flustered, stammered, “Lord Shao, I genuinely had no other intentions!

I assumed you wouldn’t mind a trivial matter like reviewing the account book—” “Why should I not care?

The prefecture’s accounts encompass all expenses within its jurisdiction.

How trivial is that?

In your eyes, it’s a minor affair!

Deputy Prefect Guan, what position do you hold if you lack such basic common sense?” Deputy Prefect Guan felt a surge of darkness but held himself together.

Bitterly, he pleaded, “My Lord, it wasn’t my initial intention… Scribe Fang’s words were harsh, and he spoke hastily.

I don’t know why I acted that way.

Please understand!” “I never intended disrespect, my Lord!” Shao Yunduan’s tone remained cold, “Intentions aside, the fact remains.

Deputy Prefect, I am the guardian of Anze Province.

Past matters may not concern me, but as long as I am Prefect, my rules must be followed!

Despite my repeated warnings, it seems you pay no heed.

Are you confident I can’t take action against you?” “I wouldn’t dare!” “Why wouldn’t you dare?

How dare you falsely accuse Scribe Fang in my presence!

Numerous witnesses were there.

If I interrogate them, do you believe I won’t uncover the truth?

Can you fool them with just a few words?”

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