The new Purple Guard was a bit difficult to deal with, radiating an air of unwavering loyalty to the monarch and the nation. Master Zhu guessed that the money simply hadn't reached the right amount.
He was quite familiar with this routine. Throwing more money at the problem would settle it.
Master Zhu smiled faintly, giving Lu Bei a knowing look as he slipped a stack of bank notes from his sleeve and slowly handed them over. "The Eastern Prince's Estate is known far and wide for its diligence in governance and benevolence toward the people. Neighbors and villagers alike sing its praises without exception... I do not know where the Purple Guard heard such malicious slander from common rabble, but the upright are cleared of suspicion on their own. With the Purple Guard's sharp insight, I am sure the Eastern Prince's Estate is entirely blameless."
Chapter 209