Half a month after Yuan Zhaodi returned to Linhe Village, news gradually arrived that many docks and towns along the river had been attacked by the Water Thief, resulting in heavy casualties.
With such news coming in, Yuan Zhaodi and Old Yuan became increasingly aware that the court navy masquerading as Water Thieves was no mere trifling matter.
Because the Imperial Envoy sent to eradicate the Water Thief was the Prince himself.
It's important to know that this Qingyuan River is a crucial waterway.
The tax silver, rice, and cloth from the Jiangnan region must pass through Qingyuan River to reach the Capital. With Water Thieves disturbing Qingyuan River, the court's income from the Jiangnan region is bound to be impeded.
"Dad, what are we going to do about this?"
Receiving the news from outside, Yuan Zhaodi felt an indescribable heaviness of heart.
The Water Thief doesn't exist; it's only the court navy.
