When the moon was swallowed by thick clouds, the blue-tiled roofs shimmered with a cold light underfoot. Huofude’s portly figure tumbled out of a carriage.
"The Marquis is far too impatient," Huofude said, dusting snow particles from his purple sable cloak as he smiled at Shen Jingan, who had been waiting for some time. "The imperial gifts have only been in storage for three days, and you already want to alter the ledgers..."
The Eastern pearl dagger at Shen Jingan’s waist caught the lantern light with a cold glint. "Has Magistrate Huo forgotten about the canal shipping business twenty years ago? I was able to help you reach this position, and naturally, I can also..."
Chapter 30