บท 609: Catastrophe

The representatives from the Public House arrived at Shanglin before those from the Empress Dowager – the middle-aged man and his young associate who had visited previously.

"Governor Su, we meet again."

"Governor Li, please." Su Bin ushered them into the study, maintaining a reserved demeanor.

Once in the study, Governor Li informed Su Bin that he was now under the Lord State Duke's authority. He went on to clarify, "The late emperor and Lord State Duke were originally aligned."

This meant that following the late emperor's demise, Governor Li had become solely accountable to Lord State Duke.

"After the late emperor's passing, the new emperor assumed the throne. Given the recent transition, everything was in flux. However, a significant event occurred during this delicate period."

"Governor Su, you must be aware that the Third Prince attempted to assassinate the new emperor at the funeral."