That afternoon, Xun Mingzhi sought out an old friend who had attended the banquet. This man happened to be the Prefect of Yujiang, the official overseeing all the county magistrates in that region.
"Lord Xun, what brings you to me today?" the Yujiang Prefect asked, feigning ignorance. He had long since received instructions from Wen Zhemao and Zhou Changqing to ensure that the position of magistrate for Tongzhi County in Yujiang was sold to Xun Mingzhi. However, the pretense had to be maintained.
"I had nothing better to do, so I thought I’d come by for a chat," Xun Mingzhi replied. He adopted an air of self-importance, mimicking those who preferred to speak in riddles. Yet, where others might imply deep meaning, his words held no substance at all.
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