The more Sun Meng listened, the fiercer his anger burned.
"This Prefect Shao displays unparalleled arrogance! To show such disrespect to his superiors is unforgivable. Lord Liu may be lenient, but if he were to cross swords with our general, he'd meet a swift demise!"
Constable Li's sigh was laden with frustration. "Our Lord values talent, indeed. He once spared Lord Shao's reprimand due to his intermediate Primus scholar status. Who would have thought he'd only grow more audacious and brazen? General, do you believe he's harboring ulterior motives with his clandestine food hoarding?"
"Undoubtedly! There's more to this than meets the eye!"
Sun Meng's countenance hardened. "I'll confront him immediately."
Constable Li interjected hastily, "General, perhaps it's wise to inspect the granary first. Let him squirm in front of the entire stockpile!"
Sun Meng dismissed the suggestion with a cold smile. "I'll simply make my inquiry. What can he possibly do?"
