Chapter 116: Meeting the Emperor!

"Lord Governor," Magistrate Ning embezzled funds during the supervision of the embankment repairs, leading to a breach during the Dragon Boat Festival flood. You had him beheaded along with two river channel assistants and the river supervisor. Is that correct?"

Sun Fanghua didn't beat around the bush, getting straight to the point.

Li Hongyun nodded, "That is indeed the case."

Sun Fanghua asked, "I'm a bit puzzled. Lord Governor, why execute them first and report afterward? Wouldn't it have been better to send these people to the capital and leave their fate to His Majesty?"

Li Hongyun glanced at him, maintaining his composure, "These men caused a great disaster and rightly deserved their punishment. According to the laws of the Great Sheng Dynasty, they should be executed on the spot, in a public display of justice. As Governor, I have that authority."

Sun Fanghua's face showed a meaningful expression, "Lord Governor, save such official statements for His Majesty.