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"What's it to you?" Yuan Yunzhong replied coldly as he got up to leave.

Magistrate Jiang hurried to stop him, saying, "Hey, don't get so angry from embarrassment! Now that so many kiln factories and workshops in Jingde Town are involved in Prince Ning's smuggling case, what should be done with these people? As the Inspector General, you need to come up with a set of rules!"

Yuan Yunzhong replied impatiently, "Didn't Emperor Taizu say that those who sow discord among kin should be executed? Their affairs are none of our business. Hasn't His Majesty already reprimanded Prince Ning? Are we supposed to presume to take His Majesty's place and convict Prince Ning for him? As long as they're not bothering the common folk, let them do as they please."

Magistrate Jiang stroked his chin, feigning thoughtfulness, "What a pity! Deng Chen and Xu Guangzeng rushed over only to not even catch a whiff of the soup."