"There are no insiders left in the city. Even if we manage to enter, gathering information won't be easy. Besides, Mi Wen seems intent on not letting us go. Patrols are everywhere these days, inside and outside the city alike. She won't stop until we're dead."
"This woman is truly vicious, nothing like her usual self when she turns against you," Man Cang complained. "Why did Sister-in-law get impulsive and go to her on her own? We should have stopped her at all costs back then."
"Perhaps... Sister-in-law was worried that in Mi Wen's wrath, she might kill Old Ye, so she went to her willingly to ensure his safety. Although we don't know where Sister-in-law is right now, at least Old Ye is safe and housed within the government office," Shangguan Jian analyzed. It was very timely for Xue San to arrive, as having someone responsible for gathering intelligence made things considerably simpler.
