Second Old Master Liu took a sip of tea and asked, "Big brother, should I make a trip to Yizhou City?"
Assistant Minister Liu shook his head and smiled, "No need. Yizhou City is not close, and even at the fastest, it takes half a month to go back and forth. Besides, you still have things to investigate. We just need to know the cause, there's no need for tangible proof."
He continued, "Moreover, there's no need for tangible proof in such matters. Once people believe something about another's character, that's enough."
"What if he disputes the claim?"
Assistant Minister Liu smiled and said, "It's inevitable that he would. But just because he denies it himself doesn't mean the officials are fools who believe anything they hear. Plus, the Censorate is watching."
He said with an unconcerned smile, "That's just how the world works. Once the officials believe there's a flaw in his character, he will have a hard time advancing further."
