Chapter 121 - 109 Visit
In the academy, deep within the Hall of Duties.
As a senior elder of the Hall of Duties, Chang Weibao was in charge of managing the logistical affairs of most disciples in the academy. He could even decide the monthly offerings for certain officials, holding a high position and great influence.
Though over forty, his martial arts cultivation was profound, reaching the sixth rank of Condensing Yuan, with deep and bright old eyes and an intense aura of authority.
"The Pei family is making moves everywhere now. The Hall of Duties has always been the private realm of the Hong family, and they want to intervene." Chang Weibao sneered.
"Kong Yingmo wants to use his disciple’s promotion to the third rank to replace Wang Tianshu in the financial affairs position." Chang Weibao sipped his tea, pondering: "I must devise a strategy; how could I let him have his way?"
"Elder, an urgent message from the family head." At this time, a trusted official entered, placing a sealed secret letter on his tea table.
"What is it about?"
Chang Weibao put down the teacup and asked softly.
"It’s about the Huai River Pier; there’s been an incident there, and it’s beyond Ao Daguang’s control now," the official replied without hesitation, in a low voice.
"Hmm." Chang Weibao nodded, opened the letter, and read it carefully.
After about three breaths, Chang Weibao put down the letter.