The sky darkened.
Iron chains dragged on the ground, producing a cold, harsh sound.
Chen Ji looked up. The main hall of the Imperial Inspection Office had a three-section facade, with a black plaque inscribed in gold characters hanging above the door, bearing the words "Bright Mirror Hanging High" in gold lacquer.
Dozens of candles were lit in the main hall, placed on bronze candlesticks, illuminating the hall brightly.
Chen Ji remained expressionless. The Qi family couldn't wait any longer—they intended to conduct a night interrogation to solidify evidence against him?
Without waiting for someone to urge him, Chen Ji stepped over the high threshold. The iron chains clanged on the threshold, echoing in the vast hall.
At the end of the hall was a screen decorated with a drawing of the sea and the rising sun. In front of the screen were placed three judicial desks in a row, with three people sitting behind, all in red robes.
