Yu Xiangsi quickly said, "Come this way, I'll lead you all, ensuring every nook and cranny is inspected thoroughly."
Cen Jiang nodded, "Thank you for your effort."
Yu Xiangsi replied, "It's no trouble. You officials are also working for the safety of us common folk; it's only right we cooperate and assist you."
"Once you finish your inspection, have a cup of tea and rest for a while."
"Moreover, if there wasn't an inspection, we'd be uneasy ourselves, afraid of being harmed by some evildoer."
"If you hadn't come, I would have invited you over."
Her words softened the expressions on the faces of the officials immediately.
Since the official silver was stolen, they had been rushing around, searching tirelessly, naturally feeling quite frustrated, enduring cold receptions frequently.
—The area near Rouge River has exceedingly high land prices, inhabited by wealthy merchants and regional powers, even as constables, they are difficult to deal with.
