Chapter 17: For better tomorrow

Race to the

Throne

The criminals have been captured and so does the disguise of Lu Long is exposed

The governor (Mo Xinyi) of this province, Jinmen, showed himself in front of Lu Long and took him to his government office to keep him safe

After all, things are not so good looking right now

In the government office of Governor-

Mo Xinyi showed respect towards Lu Long, he is the prince of a big kingdom so for sure he will show some respect and asked him the reason for his journey over here

"it's nothing, you can be all calm, Governor Mo Xinyi

I was here just to roam around and nothing else, don't worry I didn't receive any type of harsh welcome for locals" Lu Long said to him

This made Mo Xinyi feel good as he doesn't want his royal guest to receive any type of damage or misbehavior from other's which could lead to some international or his head will be cut from his body

He felt good after hearing that he is not mad, especially about the last night incident

"Then, when are you leaving?" Mo Xinyi asked

Lu Long smiled and asked "Why? Am I not invited to your province?"

"Hahahaa, there is no way Prince Lu Long

It is just that I wanted to create some good banquet for your arrival and right now things are not so good. So I thought that I may not be able to provide you some proper reception" Mo Xinyi said to Lu Long as he tried to make him leave the place

He doesn't want to show him how he handles things here, as the escape of criminals clearly shows just how bad his governing is

Something Lu Long may mistakenly speak up if he ever meets the emperor, to be true this Lu Long doesn't seem to be what he actually looks like.

So he(Mo Xinyi) just wants to be safe

Lu Long understood these tactics and what Mo Xinyi wanted to say but still, he acted as if he is an idiot and said "Don't worry Governor Mo Xinyi, I won't bother you in your work and just sit there silently as I watch how greatly you will handle this matter

Don't worry, I will just sit and enjoy *cough* I mean watch the situation and learn things from you"

At this, Mo Xinyi didn't say anything as he can't say anything

He just smiled and nodded and then left the place to handle the matters outside

*noise-noise*

Outside the government office, a big crow is standing and shouting at the officials that should have taken care of criminals

It's clear that locals are angry but still, Mo Xinyi tried to calm the crowd

Took some time, but still, he managed to handle things normally as he said "I need a few days of time to properly investigate and also calculate just how much of damage is being done"

People were not so happy but what can they do?

They just left the place empty-handed

3days later-

Lu Long is just moving around the city as he looks at burned down shops and other properties

"My Lord, I don't think Governor Mo Xinyi could handle this matter. He is just a corrupt person who only thinks about himself" A guard at the side of Lu Long said to him

Lu Long smiled and said "It's a normal thing. Everyone is corrupt in this world, including us also

*smile*

Let's see how things go on"

With his guards, he just walked through the road

Suddenly he saw a crowd gathering in a place.

"What is going on?" Lu Long asked

"I'll take a look" the guard said and then went among the crowd to know what is going on one

He came back after some time and told what was going on, and when Lu Long heard what is going on with this crowd gathering

He was shocked

"Just who is this rich person?" Lu Long asked his guards and then went inside the crowd to look at the person

What did he hear from his guard?

He heard that there is someone who is going to pay all merchants and other people for all the damage that has been done, and that too at a very low interest

And this is really shocking as this is the best time, for many businessmen, to earn a lot with high interest

But, who knew that a big surprise is waiting for Lu Long in the middle of the crowd

The moment he reaches the center of the crowd, Lu Long is shocked to the core as he saw the same person who he saw just a few days ago during the chaotic time

Yes, it is Hao Jiazhi

Hao Jiazhi stood in the middle of the crowd with his 2 guards and his attendant, Han Yachun with various servants

And it's his side is various large boxes

In the front of Hao Jiazhi is a man with ink, brush, and paper, writing something and giving it to the people

"I really never understand these people who try to hurt someone or damage their livelihood" Hao Jiazhi said in a calm/sad tone

"When I was moving around the street that night, my heart trembled when I saw those criminals burning down those shops and homes, with my calm nature and respectful tone I tried to stop them, I tried to persuade them but nothing happened

They didn't listen to my gentle words" Hao Jiazhi said in a sad tone

'What GENTLE Words??? You were not even once gentlemen at that time!!!!' Lu Long said/screamed in his heart as he heard his words

"I tried my best but still nothing happened.

I knew that I can't win with words and fighting was not my thing. So I tried to put the fire off but the flames put by those criminals were so hot that my hands got burned" Hao Jiazhi said to the crowd and showed his burned hand

'THE FUCK, ARE YOU SAYING????

Your hands burned when you were throwing oil on those criminals and trying to make sure they die' Lu Long screamed in his heart as he continued to hear Hao Jiazhi

"So, I Hao Jiazhi will help you all in setting up your home

Your Livelihood

Your business one more time" Hao Jiazhi said as he ends his speech

*clap*

*Praising Hao Jiazhi*

'Yes, sign the contract with me and give me your money… HAHAHAHAA' Hao Jiazhi laughed out loud in his heart

. . .

To be continued-

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