Chapter 1257 - 347: Suspected Old Friend Returns
In the Jiangnan yamen, it was the middle of the day, and the County Magistrate and his adviser were having lunch in the dining hall. However, during lunch, they weren’t just eating; they were discussing matters pertaining to Jiangnan and also raising concerns about Yuchi.
"Hey, has it been three days since Yuchi left Jiangnan?"
The County Magistrate suddenly remarked.
"Three days? I think it’s been four days. That guy named Chen Guangsheng came to the Wei Family, and then took Yuchi away directly. Yuchi has been gone from Jiangnan for four days now, and we have no idea how things are going for him in Jiangzhou City."
The adviser said this with a tinge of worry.
Both he and the County Magistrate shared the same thoughts; although they were very eager to renovate and stabilize Jiangnan, they were aware that such endeavors would inevitably entail numerous complications.
Not to mention other things, but even just considering the sheer constraints.
The layers of traditional power constraints were truly troublesome.
Sometimes, it’s not a question of money, but rather that these things are tightly bound by power.
Both the adviser and the County Magistrate knew the path Jiangnan should take to prosper, but sometimes it would mean offending those with vested interests. After all, they can make money effortlessly while lying down, so why should they bother standing up? Why should they care about the people when it has nothing to do with them? Therefore, now that Yuchi wishes to revitalize Jiangnan, offending this group of people is inevitable.
"Ah, I wonder what outcome will ensue from Yuchi’s visit to Jiangzhou City this time."
The County Magistrate sighed, though usually having a good appetite, since Yuchi was taken away, there was an underlying sense of unease.
Looking at the food on the plate before him, it truly tasted like chewing wax.
"I don’t know what’s happening in Jiangzhou City right now, but regardless, if Yuchi can return safely to Jiangnan this time, then there shouldn’t be much of a problem for us. We can then focus on development without worrying about any threats from Jiangzhou City."
The adviser also stared blankly at the food before him, his pupils gradually dilating, feeling somewhat concerned. After all, Jiangnan was already in such a state, and should anything be compromised due to Jiangzhou City’s circumstances, they would feel a deep sense of despair in their powerlessness.
"Indeed, if Yuchi’s efforts fail, Jiangnan will be beyond saving. Breaking the constraints next time would be even tougher; the bigwigs of Jiangzhou City would be even more wary of us. Who knows if the Jiangnan United Commerce Association will still exist?"
The County Magistrate spoke absentmindedly, his fist unknowingly clenched tightly. They all harbored a strong sense of discontent, as though they had painstakingly cultivated a flower, only for others to declare it unsatisfactory, preferring the original wild grass. They had no means to counter this, nor could they contend against the cultivators of Jiangzhou City.
"Let’s hope Yuchi is okay."
The County Magistrate and the adviser could only say this in unison.
Just as the adviser and County Magistrate were discussing these matters, a government official suddenly appeared. With a somewhat bewildered expression, the official, upon finding the adviser and County Magistrate, quickly ran over and whispered in their ears, "Sirs, the City Lord and Military Advisor from Jiangzhou City have come to our yamen. They are waiting in the council hall; should you go over after finishing your meal?"
"..."
"Forget eating!"
The adviser instantly cursed, and the County Magistrate put down his chopsticks. The two of them dashed out immediately.
They were both extremely anxious, having no idea why the City Lord and Military Advisor had come. Though they had visited before, it wasn’t during such a sensitive moment. If they brought any bad news, how could they possibly withstand it?
Upon seeing the City Lord, even before he spoke, the County Magistrate blurted out a tense question: "Is Yuchi still alive?"
The crowd: "..."
Damn, do you want Yuchi to be dead or not?
The City Lord, feeling awkward, then calmly said, "President Yuchi is definitely fine, he’s currently traveling within Jiangnan and handling some matters at the Immortal Robe Pavilion. We’ve come here primarily to..."
Halfway through his speech, both the adviser and County Magistrate let out a hefty sigh of relief.
"Good, good, that’s a relief!"
Now they were both elated, as long as Yuchi was okay, Jiangnan could surely progress steadily from here on out.
Although they didn’t know where the end of this road lay, if it could be traversed, it would surely be a magnificent journey! Yuchi must not die!
Finally realizing they had interrupted the City Lord, the County Magistrate sheepishly stroked his beard and then smiled, "City Lord, what were you about to say?"
They really had no idea why the City Lord had come here?