Fortunately, he'd found some things tonight. The crime was serious, but not a capital offense.
Xiao Jinghong paid his thoughts no mind. After stowing the letter and the Jade Pendant, he took Liu Wen's body and headed straight for the Shu State Prefecture City.
The events of tonight were too significant. They involved not only Xiao Dongchen of the Xiao Family's second branch but also a young master from the Jing State Liu Family.
Furthermore, the summer grain in Iron Wall Town had been burned, and there were still people with unknown motives hiding in the shadows.
For both official and personal reasons, Xiao Jinghong had to meet with the Old Marquis to discuss and decide on the next steps.
"We must get to the bottom of this!"
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「Yin Hour, Fourth Quarter.」
Chen Yi had just arrived at the Spring Rain Building with Liu Lang, carrying Lou Yuxue in his arms.
