Sometimes, the demands of the common people are not complicated—if government officials can handle affairs impartially and not harm people, they are already good officials. If they can stand up for the people and care for the weak, they would definitely be hailed as the Upright and Just Lord throughout the ages.
However... such simple demands are almost extravagant in Bianjing City under Zhao Ji's control.
Too many officials are accustomed to exploiting the common people; if they see prey before them, they can't help but take a bite or two, feeling guilty if they don't.
Shen Yue not only knows the obvious but also the hidden; he understands that even though Nie Shan is under the Crown Prince, their essence is different—the Crown Prince may be blinded by the desire for power, but Nie Shan, who wields power, can still act according to his conscience.
There is an essential difference between being unable and unwilling.
