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Fu Hanwen's expression remained unchanged: "I am merely acting on the royal decree, Lord Lu need not take it so seriously."
"I know, I know Master Fu is investigating the private salt trade by order of the emperor, but Lord Lu knows that if it were any other official from the court conducting the investigation, they might not have uncovered the fact that Kang Zhihai is the Great Salt Baron of Xilin Country in such a short time. Even if they did, the Kang Family would not return what they deceived from my father."
Lu Yougang was very frustrated with his own lack of awareness, only realizing their true identities so late.
"I heard the Kang Clan Members occupied the Kang Residence and expelled Kang Zhihai's family from the clan, Lord Lu, are you aware of this?" Xiao Ruo suddenly asked.
Lu Yougang's expression froze for a moment, his mouth opened but after a while, he awkwardly replied: "I hinted the Kang Family Patriarch to do it."
