?(Bonus chapter for 40 monthly votes...)
In Great Chu, the so-called Elder Council was the Senate, the highest authority in Great Chu.
Even now, Great Chu's emperor did not govern in person. He reigned with his hands folded, leaving others to rule.
Lower River was not nominally part of Great Chu's territory, but every Lower River Governor could take a seat in the Elder Council after leaving office.
In fact, Lower River was not alone. Many territories outside Great Chu's nominal borders enjoyed the same privilege.
But now, just as this Governor was about to leave office, this had happened... He might not get into the Elder Council at all! No wonder he looked as though he had lost both his parents!
"Master Tang!" The governor approached Tang Changsheng and lowered his voice. "Could we speak elsewhere? There's something I'd like to discuss with you..."
Tang Changsheng's eyes flashed. "You want to cover this up?"
This Governor managed a strained smile. "I knew I couldn't hide it from you, Mage. Actually, this isn't just my idea..."
Tang Changsheng looked up and saw the Police Bureau Chief, several high-ranking officials, and even Deng Ruiming giving him slight nods.
He understood at once. They had already agreed to bury the matter!
No wonder all the police had surrounded the place from outside without a single one daring to set foot inside!
Tang Changsheng knew what he would do. Of course, he would not agree so easily. He feigned hesitation and said, "But Great Chu..."
"This concerns the remnants of the Longhairs. Great Chu will probably handle it quietly too. You can rest assured of that, Master Tang..." the Police Bureau director said.
Tang Changsheng could not be bothered with him. The man was one of the "clear stream"—a political appointee, in Western