Chapter 1785: Estrangent Chapter 1785: Estrangent Editor: Henyee Translations Though Anze Province and Yuzhang were a re 500 miles apart, the road conditions were deplorable.
Rarely did individuals from Yuzhang venture here, resulting in minimal interaction between the two regions.
Furthermore, tropical fruits were scarce.
Not a single specin graced the markets of Anze Province, leaving its denizens oblivious to the existence of the luscious southern delights already adorning the Yuzhang Market hundreds of miles away.
Upon receiving the lychees, longans, mangoes, and dragon fruits at the governnt office, the scribes indulged, their eyes alight with delight as they lavished praise upon the fruits.
“This is lychee!
And longan!
As for these mangoes and dragon fruits, I’ve never tasted anything like them.
Truly delicious!” Lord Shao’s generosity knew no bounds.
To share such precious fruits with everyone was a gesture of unparalleled kindness.
Deputy Prefect Guan, known for his fondness for good food, partook eagerly.
Similarly impressed and envious, he couldn’t help but jest, “Lord Shao’s acquaintance must possess an abundance of such fruits.
They’ve sent them here multiple tis already.
Lord Shao’s family must be weary of them.
It’s a sha we can’t afford such luxuries, or else we could have requested more from Lord Shao’s friend…” His sarcasm was thinly veiled: Lord Shao and his family must be tired of these leftovers, hence their arrival here.
Why treat them like treasures?
If Lord Shao were truly sincere, wouldn’t he have sent more?
It was rely lip service.
So why rejoice?
They don’t value you; they’re simply discarding their excess.
His words cast a pall over the gathering, each individual exchanging uncomfortable glances.
However, given his position as Deputy Prefect, none dared to challenge him openly.
They could only offer strained smiles and remain silent.
Jia Heming, who had a public falling-out with him long ago, refused to humor him.
With a sneer, he retorted, “So what if Lord Shao’s family is tired of them?
That doesn’t diminish the value of these fruits!
Lord Shao shared them with everyone, showing that he cares for us.
Otherwise, why would he bother?
We should be grateful!” “If it weren’t for Lord Shao, we wouldn’t have the opportunity to taste such exquisite fruits in our lifetis.
If you don’t appreciate them, that’s your prerogative.
But to demand more from Lord Shao?
That’s beyond audacious!” “Hmph, it’s better if you don’t offer them to !
It’ll spare us from hearing your endless sarcasm and complaints.” Deputy Prefect Guan erupted in anger.
“Jia Heming, what are you insinuating?
I never said that!
Don’t pin things on just because you’re close to Lord Shao!” Jia Heming sneered back.
“You know perfectly well whether I’ve falsely accused you or not!” “You!” Most of the scribes sided with Jia Heming, feeling that Deputy Prefect Guan had overstepped.
Sensing an imminent confrontation, they hastened to intervene, attempting to smooth things over with diplomatic language.
They couldn’t afford a confrontation.
Stirring up trouble would only draw Lord Shao’s attention, leading to unnecessary turmoil.
Clearly apprehensive of the consequences, Deputy Prefect Guan refrained from leveraging his authority to chastise Jia Heming.
After uttering a few terse remarks, he stord off in a huff.
Jia Heming harbored no ill will towards him and let the matter rest.
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