Shanglin Temple.
Indeed, Su Mobai disliked the Dongshan City Post House and instead set up his Imperial Envoy's headquarters at Shanglin Temple. Shanglin Temple even cleared out a courtyard for him and his guard.
Because Shanglin Temple was quiet, unlike the bustling post house with its constant traffic, and also because Su Mobai was unwilling to live with Cui Xiang, the infamous stern official.
Cui Xiang was a Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Justice but was known as a harsh law enforcer. Regardless of whether people were good or bad, if they fell into his hands, they would not escape unscathed, hence his nickname, "Cui the Flayer."
The Emperor had sent such a person to assist in the investigation, but with what purpose was unknown.
In any case, Su Mobai disliked Cui Xiang's "dark," "cold-blooded," and somewhat "putrid" presence, so as soon as he arrived in Dongshan, he arranged to stay separately.
