This time, less than a month has passed since my last visit to Jibei City, and there are notable changes to the city.
If the Jibei City of the last visit was shrouded by ominous clouds and a dreary and oppressive mood, today's Jibei City is bright and lively. Despite still being the dead of winter, there is vitality everywhere.
These changes are credited to the newly appointed governor, Su Xingze.
Upon receiving the Imperial Court's decree, all members of the Zhang family were imprisoned. The family was exterminated. Thanks to Su Rong's plea on behalf of Zhang Mao, the Crown Prince showed mercy and the death sentence of Zhang Mao's mother and younger brother was commuted. They were only exiled.
Su Rong raised a thumb to Su Xingze in Drunken Goose Tavern, "Big brother, you're awesome. You have changed the look of Jibei City in such a short time."