After Guo Shun left the city guard, he waited at the north gate, pondering the next course of action. With the goods already in trouble, the smuggling matter must be dealt with promptly. If he waited to see Guo Neng before acting, it might be too late. However, such a significant matter was not within his decision-making powers, which is why he had to write that letter to Guo Neng to dispel people's suspicions.
The Guo family's business was vast, and the regions of Jinling, Yangzhou, and Suzhou were their most valued areas. To facilitate cargo transport and conduct secret activities, the Guo family had shops in all major ports and towns in this region. The impounded goods had connections with some shops, and to prevent people from tracing these connections, he had to prioritize urgent measures, setting aside other considerations.
