Chapter 1686: Ask Deputy Prefect Guan Chapter 1686: Ask Deputy Prefect Guan Editor: Henyee Translations Constable Ding and Constable Yu were considered Deputy Prefect Guan’s trusted aides, along with a few other individuals who displayed notable petence.
The remaining bailiffs, skeptical of Lord Shao’s mitment 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 wouldn’t be accurate to claim they were truly loyal or shared a mon adversary with Deputy Prefect Guan.
To their surprise, Lord Shao appeared genuinely mitted to the changes.
While the job’s salary wasn’t exceptionally generous, it wasn’t meager either.
Additionally, being associated with a public office brought social recognition, enhancing one’s prestige in the munity.
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 Guan’s counsel, a group of over ten individuals bombarded him with questions, enough to test Deputy Prefect Guan’s endurance.
Numerous bailiffs, absent from their government office duties, converged on Deputy Prefect Guan.
Shao Yunduan was well aware of this orchestrated response.
He couldn’t feign ignorance about the mastermind behind this upheaval—Deputy 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 Yunduan’s 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.
Otherwise… 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, “Others may be ignorant, but to jump to conclusions from insignificant evidence, panicking over a minor issue—why are you also causing trouble?
This isn’t like you!” Constable Ding and Constable Yu felt a twinge of embarrassment and discontent.
Without Deputy Prefect Guan’s influence, they wouldn’t 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 mitted 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 mitted to supporting Deputy Prefect Guan, hoping that Lord Shao would eventually relent.
Constable Ding forced a smile and addressed Deputy Prefect Guan, “Lord, considering Lord Shao’s assertiveness, we naturally harbor some doubts.
Please enlighten us, and let’s strategize to develop a countermeasure.
With a plan in place, we won’t be caught off guard, right?”
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