The elders of the Beggar Gang had all recognized this issue as well. With Long Xiyue as their Gang Leader, they could rightfully make Redwood River their new base of development, while greatly easing their current predicament in the Fragrant Kingdom, where everyone clamored to drive them out.
Long Xiyue smiled. "Rest assured, elders. I have already written a letter concerning the Fragrant Kingdom. Elder Mu."
Mu Shusheng hurriedly cupped his fists and answered respectfully, "At your service!"
Long Xiyue said, "You should deliver this letter to the Fragrant Kingdom yourself and place it directly into my royal brother's hands. Explain the circumstances of his earlier abduction in detail. It was entirely the work of Shangguan Tianhuo and his son and had nothing to do with anyone else in the Beggar Gang. Our gang suffered greatly at their hands as well."
Mu Shusheng secretly rejoiced. Although Long Xiyue was a woman, her status was anything but ordinary. The benefits of her becoming Gang Leader were plain to see. It was wonderful news for the Beggar Gang, enough to reverse its fortunes in the immediate future. After all, the Fragrant Kingdom housed their headquarters. Their members had labored there for years to build their present foundation, and no one wanted to see centuries of effort destroyed overnight. Moving their influence westward and developing Redwood River had been a decision forced upon them. If there were even the slightest alternative, none of them wanted to abandon their old base.
Mu Shusheng respectfully accepted the order, took the letter, and put it away.
Long Xiyue continued, "I will soon leave Redwood River for Eastern Liang Commandery. From then on, I will have to trouble you elders to devote more care to the gang's affairs."
Zhao Shenxiong said, "Gang Leader, the Beggar Gang's influence