Then, Chen Sheng paused. His tone was light, but it held an unquestionable power. "Replacing you with a more sensible County Magistrate wouldn't be a difficult matter."
Ordinarily, Lin Shou would have scoffed and mocked Chen Sheng for his arrogance and ignorance.
The chief official of a county—a court-appointed official of the Standard Seventh Grade—couldn't be replaced on a whim. Yet, having personally witnessed Chen Sheng's ruthlessness and unfathomable backing, Lin Shou couldn't muster an ounce of courage to argue.
"…I… understand."
Lin Shou replied hoarsely, his head bowed.
He tried to hide the seething resentment and indignation in his eyes.
He seethed inwardly. 'This humiliation can't end here. As soon as I get out of this, I will send a secret report to Vice General Hao. I absolutely cannot let Commander Chen completely crush me.'
After all, he was the highest authority in the county.
"No, you don't understand."
