Li Mingyun also wore a curious expression, to say nothing of the officials following behind him.
Everyone just wanted an answer to put their minds at ease. Otherwise, guarding this much treasury silver would leave them feeling utterly restless.
If nothing went wrong, that would be fine. But if something did happen, no one present would be able to escape the consequences.
Ancient Wenheng didn't keep them in suspense. "This is the construction fund I requested from the Holy Emperor in a memorial. Whether our Yi Province can change for the better all depends on this."
Cen Gaosong and the others suppressed their annoyance. 'For such a major affair, why wasn't there any prior notice?'
'If it succeeded, everyone would be happy. But if something went wrong, would we all have to bear the blame together?'
"Mr. Gu, for a matter of this magnitude, how is it we heard not a whisper about it beforehand?" Cen Gaosong asked, his face cold.
