Chapter 911 – Huge Public Outcry

"Yes… I agree with Lord Heng. Not only are lives at stake when it comes to this issue with Zhen Tian Chamber of Commerce but it has also caused huge public outrage and attracted a lot of attention. If we continue to dally, things might get worse. We can't afford any further delays."

"That's right. This has caused a huge public uproar and if the imperial court still doesn't issue a statement, I'm afraid…"

"But, recently, the director of Tian Zhen Chamber of Commerce had been sending us multiple letters and the tone of these letters have not been friendly."

All these officials expressed their own views and everyone had a different take on the situation. However, they all agreed that this matter had to be settled urgently.

Some nodded in agreement while others shook their heads and sighed.

Minister of the Right Lin Zheng did not stop them from arguing.

He was well-aware of the fact that this matter could no longer be ignored and any further delay might result in severe repercussions.

He picked up the scroll that recorded this matter and sank deep into thought.

The words on the scroll were as follows: The relative of the chairman of Zhen Tian Chamber of Commerce, Fu Yan, together with Hong Ruoqing, the young master of Hong Yuan Chamber of Commerce which was a local...