County Magistrate Zou shuddered, finally looking squarely at Zou Jiang... County Magistrate Zou was not as calm as he appeared; he was scared, scared of Zou Jiang.
Always had been.
Zou Jiang was smart; even in his youth, he was already famous in He'an Prefecture. Scholars from various counties in He'an Prefecture took pride in discussing literature with him. County Magistrate Zou had also visited Zou Jiang with his schoolmates in Luchang County and witnessed his talent.
He was jealous of Zou Jiang and, for the sake of official position, conspired with river bandits to harm Zou Jiang's family.
"...Do you still remember how Concubine Lu died a tragic death?" County Magistrate Zou feigned composure and said, "I am not afraid of you. You have no evidence, and this matter is too far-reaching. Not to mention Xu Chongfeng, even Magistrate Liang doesn't have the guts to intervene. You will not succeed."
