Chapter 1726: Unwilling Chapter 1726: Unwilling Editor: Henyee Translations At this juncture, taking charge could mean that the Prefect Lord might delegate this troublesome matter to Deputy Prefect Guan – a potential invitation for trouble.
After careful consideration, Deputy Prefect Guan decided to continue his “recuperation.” Secretly, he harbored a hope that Shao Yunduan would face difficulties.
The prospect of mountain bandits seizing more rice seeds excited him.
He envisioned a scenario where Shao Yunduan, desperate and unfortunate, would turn to him for help, allowing Deputy Prefect Guan to reclaim his dignity.
However, even in “recuperation,” peace eluded him.
To gain insights, he urged his wife to visit Madam Shao in the east courtyard frequently.
He hoped to glean information from Madam Shao.
Mrs.
Guan resisted the idea.
She had no inclination to visit Qiao Xuan without reason.
Her desire to surpass Qiao Xuan clashed with her realization that she consistently fell short.
However, with her husband’s future at stake, Mrs.
Guan reluctantly agreed to go.
Regardless of her intentions, she was going to visit Qiao Xuan, and Qiao Xuan had to entertain her.
Mrs.
Guan’s constant sarcasm during these visits angered Qiao Xuan.
In two days, Mrs.
Guan returned, only to be told by Lixia and others that Madam Shao was either resting or occupied with family affairs.
Frustrated, Mrs.
Guan refrained from ing.
Meanwhile, in Shao Yunduan’s room, the rice seeds were being delivered as per his instructions.
Meng Wanfu and Ding Xiang’s men were discreetly deployed, joining Sun Bai, Sun Qian, Zheng Sangge, Ah-Ye, and others to ensure a smooth operation with no mishaps.
Contrary to the bandits’ belief that they had been spared, the success of Tiger Head Tribe had stirred unrest among Min Family Tribe and Liuhe Fort, driven by their own greed.
Shao Yunduan, undeterred, had posted a document that, while not overly insulting, spurred laughter from the three families.
However, they were also keen on imparting a lesson to the Lord of the Prefect, emphasizing the consequences of careless words.
Consequently, representatives from the three families coordinated to descend the mountain and intercept the officials.
This caught the officials off guard for the first time, as the bandits anticipated a larger response from Lord Shao.
Although the bandits perceived the bailiffs as inconsequential passersby, the increased number of officials posed a greater challenge to send away.
Eager to boast about pilfering from the bookworm Lord Prefect, bandits from various villages scrambled to participate.
Given the Anze Province government’s reputation for inpetence and poverty, the mountain kings had refrained from robbing the government for years.
Now presented with an opportunity, they were unwilling to let it slip away.
The anticipation was palpable, with everyone eager to partake.
In the end, lots were drawn to decide who would participate.
The fortunate ones rejoiced, while the unlucky ones felt a profound sense of loss.
Before taking action, preparations in the tribes included slaughtering sheep, pigs, and arranging wine for a celebration.
However, this time proved markedly different from previous occasions.
Sun Bai and Sun Qian, notable figures from the crown prince’s residence, and Zheng Sangge and the others, seasoned warriors resisting northern invasions, demonstrated their prowess.
Surviving harrowing battles spoke volumes about their capabilities.
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