Fang Yun knew that the canal transport authorities were immensely wealthy, but he had not expected a sixth-rank official with real power to send an invitation so quickly, utterly unconcerned about the Left Prime Minister.
Fang Yun asked, "Is Zhao the Administrative Judge closely connected to the Left Prime Minister?"
He Yutang smiled. "That is where you are uninformed. Canal transport is the lifeblood of the nation, and the Canal Transport Governor has always been a member of the imperial clan. It is now held by that Meat-and-Wine Imperial Uncle. Whenever he gets drunk, he curses the Left Prime Minister. He is a complete rascal, and the Left Prime Minister can only take a detour when he sees him. Still, aside from loving food and drink, he has almost no blemishes. Even the Censorate's censors do not want to bother with him. They cannot impeach him every day for drinking and causing trouble."
Fang Yun could not help laughing. There were many stories in Jing Kingdom about that Meat-and-Wine Imperial Uncle. Though most were absurd, none were truly distasteful, and he had done quite a few things that seemed muddleheaded yet were remarkably fair.
"Since Zhao the Administrative Judge follows the imperial family's path, there is no harm in meeting him."
The moment Fang Yun finished speaking, another round of knock, knock, knock sounded at the door.
"Is this the Fang Residence?"
The two exchanged a glance. Fang Yun went to open the door again, and the visitor was still someone dressed like a household servant.
"This is an invitation from my master. I hope you will surely honor us with your presence."
Fang Yun accepted the letter and looked it over. It was an invitation from Gong the Judicial Commissioner of the Jiangzhou Legal Office, a fourth-rank high official.