The shopkeeper glanced around. Once he was sure no one was paying attention, he lowered his voice. "They say Duke Wei has been secretly mobilizing a large amount of manpower and resources to deal with his enemies.
"What's more, he's colluding with some mysterious powers. I don't know the specifics."
"Not long after that, he was reprimanded and fined three years' salary as a warning to others."
Hearing this, Fang Yue's mind raced. He immediately understood. 'So that's what happened. His mobilization of forces and collusion with the Shadow Association must have been exposed. That's why he was punished.'
Still, just a reprimand and a salary fine? The punishment seemed far too light.
'Duke Wei's influence is truly immense!'
Fang Yue sighed inwardly. 'Even after committing such a heinous crime, he only got a slap on the wrist. This won't shake his foundation at all.'
He couldn't help but feel a growing resentment for the Noble Families of the Great Wei dynasty.
