The man stood with his hands behind his back, eyelids slightly lowered, and said indifferently, "I am Xu Lin, the Minister of the Ministry of Justice, commanded to co here to inspect the governance. Who among you is the steward? Co forward and speak."
Minister of the Ministry of Justice?
That's one of the Three Divisions, a top powerful minister who monitors all officials with the power of life and death!
If such a person wants to deal with them, it would be no different from crushing ants. This ti, there really is big trouble looming!
Everyone felt a chill in their hearts, and their waists bent even further, fearful of being noticed by this ominous star.
Actually, Xu Lin did not wish to co to this godforsaken place; however, the Empress personally nad him, so he couldn't possibly refuse.
Moreover, the Capital City has not been peaceful recently; the affairs of Prince Yu's Mansion have entangled all of the Three Departnts and Six Ministries, with nurous eyes secretly fixed on him. It's good to co out to lie low for a bit.
The verbal decree from the Empress also included a brief report to give him a general understanding of the situation in Bailu City.
One na caught Xu Lin's attention.
Prefect of Nantu State, Jiao Yu.
Xu Lin and Jiao Yu are both from Golden Sun State, they share like-mindedness and were fellow candidates of the sa cohort, relatively close in relationship.
Except Xu Lin's ability and luck were sowhat better than Jiao Yu's, ultimately staying in Tiandu City and gradually climbing to the top position of the Ministry of Justice.
While Jiao Yu returned to his hotown, becoming a local magistrate.
Since then, the two fell out of touch.
Unexpectedly, through a twist of fate, they would et again in Nantu State.
Xu Lin initially wanted to catch up with his old friend to relieve so stress, but after scanning around, he couldn't see Jiao Yu's figure.
Kuang Yinghao cleared his throat, bowed, and said, "In reply to the lord, I am Kuang Yinghao, the Deputy Magistrate of Nantu State, currently overseeing the State Mansion affairs. May I ask what orders the lord has?"
"Deputy Magistrate?" Xu Lin frowned upon hearing, and asked, "Where is Prefect Jiao? I rember he hasn't been imprisoned, right?"
Kuang Yinghao hesitated for a mont but eventually answered honestly, "Prefect Jiao is busy building a shrine on Purple Clouds Mountain; he does not know the lord has arrived."
Recently, Jiao Yu has been living and eating at Purple Cloud Temple, leading people in overti to build the shrine, fearing to displease Chen Mo, and the arrival of the Imperial Envoy was so sudden that there was no ti to notify him.
"Building a shrine?" Xu Lin frowned even more tightly, "For whom is it being built?"
"It's Mr. Chen's arrangent." Kuang Yinghao cautiously said, "This ti in exterminating the Gu God Sect and disrupting the Barbarian Tribe's conspiracy, Mr. Chen's contributions were imnse. The people, grateful for his virtues, are voluntarily building the shrine to tribute…"
"Since it's voluntarily built, why does the prefect have to personally participate?" Xu Lin squinted slightly, coldly saying, "Kuang Tongzhi, do you take for a fool?"
Kuang Yinghao bowed his head, "I wouldn't dare..."
"Not everyone can build a shrine, it must first be approved by the court before breaking ground, and yet you want to exploit loopholes using public opinion?" Xu Lin sneered, "Even Princess hasn't ntioned building a temple, yet a group of small fry are bouncing joyously. Such arrogance will lead to big problems sooner or later!"
"Go, send soone to bring back Lord Jiao, and imdiately summon this Mr. Chen to et !"
"Yes…"
Just as Kuang Yinghao responded, a calm voice sounded, "No need to trouble, I'm right here. Is Mr. Xu looking for ?"
"Hmm?"
Xu Lin found the voice familiar, turned his head to look, and was instantly stunned.
He saw a man in a dark-patterned robe, with impeccable and handso features like a flawless porcelain. His ink-black eyes seed to examine him with slight amusent.
"Mr. Xu, long ti no see."
"…"
Xu Lin's expression slightly stiffened, lowering his voice, "Kuang Tongzhi, the Mr. Chen you're talking about, is Chen Mo?"
"That's correct, doesn't the lord know?" Kuang Yinghao asked in confusion.
"Her Highness didn't say, so how would I know?"
Xu Lin's throat felt sowhat dry, and his scalp tingled slightly.
This operation by the Sky Scale Guard was initially secretive, closely sealed from the outside world, he wasn't inford beforehand.
Though the Empress ntioned soone would assist, she didn't specify the identity... No wonder he was appointed, now it seems it was intentional...
I initially thought that coming out for a while would keep distance from this ominous star, unexpectedly bumping right into him!
Moreover, bad-mouthing behind his back and being heard, truly brings misfortune!
Chen Mo smiled and said, "I heard earlier, Mr. Xu seems to have quite an objection to my shrine building?"
"Of course, no objection!" Xu Lin maintained a normal face, raising his voice, "Mr. Chen has made enormous contributions, benefiting one side, building a shrine is naturally an appropriate thing!"
"Then why summon Jiao Yu back?" Chen Mo asked.
Xu Lin replied solemnly, "I feared he wouldn't handle it well, and was preparing to oversee it personally!"
???
Kuang Yinghao and others were bewildered.
Wow, this is the changing face speed of a Third-Level High Official?
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