Chapter 493: Quite Confident
Su Bin and his entourage journeyed seamlessly from the capital to Shanglin Prefecture.
Once outside the capital’s confines, Su Bin allowed himself to relax. He had no need to rush, and he concocted a story to maintain appearances for the outside world. He asserted that Qin Zhenzhen was experiencing discomfort due to pregnancy, necessitating a leisurely and stable carriage ride.
During the journey, they appeared to be enjoying themselves, and it took them eight days to finally reach their destination.
Throughout this period, Su Bin received secret missives from various quarters.
Upon learning of Su Bin’s impending appointment as the governor of Shanglin Prefecture, the Dragon Phoenix Hall promptly dispatched its agents to the region. They set things in order, anticipating the arrival of the incoming governor.
The Dragon Phoenix Hall also disseminated word among the local bandits. The message was clear: as long as they refrained from causing trouble, the new governor would not meddle with their affairs. However, if they dared to disrupt the peace in Shanglin Prefecture, they should expect swift and severe retribution.
These bandits, while not cowed by imperial officials, trembled at the mere mention of the Dragon Phoenix Hall’s return to the world of martial arts.
Among the bandits, not all of them lived solitary lives. Many had families outside the mountains, wives, children, and loved ones to whom they secretly sent the spoils from their plunder. The Dragon Phoenix Hall specialized in uncovering individuals’ personal secrets. With such a warning issued in such a tone, it was likely that their families outside the mountains were already under the Hall’s watchful gaze.
For those daring to sow discord in Shanglin Prefecture, the repercussions were beyond imagination.