Lord Xie nodded seriously with a stern expression, "This matter is of great importance. Normally, I would inform Lord Peng about it, as it falls under his jurisdiction. He would then turn around and punish Old Master Qian, restraining him properly. But I sent Constable Jiang to Donggu County, yet he kept avoiding him. I have reason to suspect that he is sheltering Qian Fangli, and these rumors likely originated under his direction."
Shu Yu pressed her lips to stifle a laugh; it seemed Lord Xie wasn't entirely without temper. This was clearly an intention to report Lord Peng, avenging the rejection Constable Jiang faced yesterday.
It's not a bad idea; Lord Xie has been in Jiangyuan County for quite some time, and it appears that the county magistrates of the surrounding towns, relying on their seniority, haven't paid him much heed.
People say a new official burns three fires upon taking office; Lord Xie's first fire is a bit delayed, but as long as it is effective, it will suffice.
