Chapter 2103: Someone from the Second Prince

Prefect Liu, seizing the opportunity for retribution, wasted no time in informing Shao Yunduan of the situation.

As Grandmaster Miao and he relayed their speculations to Sun Pu, each one was confirmed as truth.

Prefect Liu’s arguments were logical and grounded. Sun Pu had little choice but to accept them.

Moreover, as a fourth-grade official wielding genuine authority, how could Prefect Liu deceive?

Shao Yunduan’s name struck a chord with Sun Pu. After pondering for a moment, he turned to Dao Seeking and inquired, “Shao Yunduan? Wasn’t he the Primus during the late Emperor’s reign? The Crown Prince’s lackey?”

Given the Sun Family’s support for the Second Prince, Shao Yunduan, aligned with the Crown Prince, had perpetually clashed with both the Sun Family and the Second Prince.

Without Shao Yunduan’s influence, the Crown Prince’s faction would have crumbled.

Sun Pu harbored no fondness for Shao Yunduan either.

Upon hearing this, Prefect Liu was assured of his decision. Concealing his satisfaction, he promptly affirmed, “Indeed, it’s him! Shao Yunduan harbors grand ambitions and ulterior motives! Why else would the esteemed Primus and the Crown Prince’s confidant deign to venture to such a place? The brigands he’s purportedly eliminating must surely be under his command now!”

“Come to think of it, I underestimated him. Suspecting foul play, I dispatched someone to Anze Province to summon him for interrogation. Yet, he not only refused to comply but attempted to dispatch my envoy. Thankfully, one managed to escape and bring back word. Justice, as they say, knows no bounds…”

“What? He dares to be so audacious!” Sun Pu’s disdain deepened upon hearing this revelation. With a scornful smirk, he remarked, “A mere scholar, swollen with pride from his books. From where does he summon such gall? I’m curious to witness what justifies his arrogance.”

Without the patronage of His Highness the Crown Prince, what significance did Shao Yunduan hold?

Having suffered humiliation at Shao Yunduan’s hands, Prefect Liu saw this as an opportune moment to reclaim his dignity. It was imperative to demonstrate to the other County Magistrates the consequences of defiance or disrespect.

An example needed to be set, retribution exacted.

“General, your discernment is unmatched! Such impudence merits no personal attention from you. He besmirches your name unjustly. Permit me to dispatch someone to summon him once more. Then, you may conduct a thorough interrogation,” Prefect Liu proposed.

Sun Pu had no intention of venturing to Anze Province himself. Shao Yunduan was beneath his notice.

As an external branch of the imperial family, the Sun clan held a position of prestige. When the Emperor’s dominion was complete, the Sun family would undoubtedly ascend to preeminence. As the Emperor’s cousin, Sun Pu would undoubtedly be granted a marquisate. His status was invaluable.

If Prefect Liu was willing to serve him, why impede him?

“In that case, dispatch someone swiftly to bring Shao and his retinue before me. I shall conduct the interrogation myself!”

“Yes, General!”

Prefect Liu, elated by Sun Pu’s command, promptly returned to confer with Grandmaster Miao.

Grandmaster Miao, recollecting the events in Anze Prefecture City and the pitiful state of Constable Li and his comrades, harbored lingering trepidation.

He hesitated.

Even with General Sun’s support, he remained apprehensive!

It was evident that Prefect Shao’s faction wielded considerable influence. What if their audacity provoked their executioner? Even if they ultimately faced General Sun’s retribution, it could cost them their lives.

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