Huo Xianju explained, "That may be true, but in my humble opinion, if the local officials in Guanzhou truly had the ability to solve this case, they would not have escalated the matter to the imperial court. It is necessary for local officials to report to the court, but if they had already investigated the situation thoroughly, they should have attached a detailed investigative process and results to their report. Instead, they merely provided a superficial description of the case itself, which clearly implies they have not fully unraveled it. Furthermore, more than ten days have passed since the memorial was dispatched, yet Guanzhou has failed to send any other relevant official documents. This further demonstrates the local authorities' incompetence in handling this case."
Chu Ying raised a hand to cut him off. "I can see that you are deeply concerned about this matter. But let me ask you: in your eagerness for the court to dispatch a special commissioner, is there another reason?"
Chu Ying's question was rather veiled, but Huo Xianju grasped his intent instantly. After a brief moment of thought, he nodded decisively. "Your Majesty, I am also concerned that there may be anti-court factions lurking within Guanzhou, or individuals harboring malicious intentions. Now that we hear the war between the imperial court and Persia is still dragging on, I worry they might seize the opportunity to stir up trouble."
Chapter 703