Zhao Lie chuckled at the sight. "Just report things exactly as I've instructed. I understand your difficult position—superiors can crush their subordinates with a word! The Qin Family are arrogant power-brokers who bully the common people and commit every conceivable atrocity. It's only natural that you wouldn't dare to cross them."
Yáng Xiāngyún dropped to his knees and prostrated himself. "This humble official is deeply grateful for Your Highness's understanding!" He kowtowed repeatedly as he spoke.
"Very well! Get up!" Zhao Lie said. "I can only help you this much; take care of yourself from now on! When holding office, one must bring benefit to the local people! If an official doesn't act on behalf of the common folk, he might as well go home and grow sweet potatoes!"
Chapter 29