The next morning, after arriving at the Hundred Households, Pei Shaoqing called Sun Youliang over and handed him another list of materials. "Mingde, for the next few days, don't worry about anything else. Just take your men and collect these things."
'This wasn't him using public office for personal gain.'
'Collecting these materials for Alchemy was to effectively control the Shaking Light Saintess. By controlling the Shaking Light Saintess, he would increase his own power, and thus be better able to serve the Court.'
'So, when you get down to it, this was actually official business.'
"Yes! Your subordinate obeys!" Sun Youliang agreed without hesitation, then reached out to take the list of materials.
Pei Shaoqing waved his hand. "Go on."
"My lord…" Sun Youliang began, then hesitated.
Pei Shaoqing frowned. "If you have something to say, just say it."
