Logically speaking, even if the Ninth Prince encountered some delays, it shouldn't have been for such a long time, leaving the County Magistrate utterly puzzled.
The Uncle Master reassured him, "Perhaps the Ninth Prince really got held up by something, or he might have already taken a detour elsewhere—our location here merely serving as a feint to deceive others."
After all, the Ninth Prince had only just taken control of Eastern Land; he had gained military power, but all the counties in Eastern Land were still provisionally managed by the original local officials.
The initial intention of the Ninth Prince was that as long as there was no rebellion, everyone could continue their lives as usual, and those who felt wronged in the past could seek justice, as he would send an imperial envoy to supervise the matter.
