"Why?" Constable Wang asked, confused.
The other constable kept him in suspense. "After Lord Ji announces the results, I'll tell you."
...
Not far away, Li Sheng overheard their conversation and turned to Ma Zehua beside him, full of curiosity. He asked, "Brother Ma, why are they so sure that one of those three Chief Constables will be chosen for first place?"
Ma Zehua leaned close to his ear and said in a low voice, "Chief Li, Captain Hu, and Chief Fang are all young talents cultivated by the Jiang Family. Lord Ji is also backed by the Jiang Family, so of course he has to look out for those they've nurtured."
"You mean it's already been decided?" Li Sheng asked in surprise.
Ma Zehua quickly shot him a look and said, "Quiet! This is business for the higher-ups. It's best we don't speculate."
