Chapter 382_1

There really isn't much to conceal, Zhao Erhu and Lin Yue explained the whole situation and its causes and repercussions to Manager Liu. Manager Liu also sighed with emotion. He had not expected matters to turn out so badly. The new magistrate was not only neglectful but also insatiably greedy, with powerful backers. Even the Judge did not dare to challenge the Magistrate's actions.

Although the Jiang Family wielded significant influence in the Capital, offending the Empress favored in the palace required careful consideration. It was mainly unclear if the Family Head would risk offending Consort Cheng for the sake of Lin Yue, a mere peasant woman. It was truly difficult to give any guarantees. Nevertheless, although Lord Cheng was blustery, he would likely still have some apprehension regarding the Jiang Family. Since Zhao Erhu's restaurant and grocery store had closed, ensuring their family's safety was not an issue, something that the Family Head had requested.