"That's right!" Constable Yu sneered. "Lord Shao is quick. He's already appointed a new constable. Heh! Even if this storm blows over, will we still have a place here?"
Both constables were tinged with anger and jealousy.
Deputy Prefect Guan glanced at them and remarked, "Even with your presence, do you think you're safe? Lord Shao is promoting those around him. I suspect he already harbors such intentions! Heh! Even if you remain unscathed, he might find a reason to push you aside, searching for fault in a straw! Why not make some noise and challenge him? That way, you can carve your own path."
Stunned, the constables' hearts sank. Indeed!