"What did you say? The government troops have surrounded the Gao Family?!"
Inside the main hall of the Huang Family, Huang Dongchun felt as if he'd been struck by lightning the moment he heard the news. He shot up from his Taishi Chair, his face a mask of incredulous shock.
The celadon teacup in his hand fell to the floor with a CRASH. Scalding hot tea splashed onto his satin robe, but he was completely oblivious.
Beside him, Elder Huang Ke's expression also changed drastically. He hurriedly took a step forward and demanded:
"What exactly happened? Make it clear!"
The Huang Family disciple who had come with the report was pale, his voice trembling:
"I... I don't know the details either. I just saw a large contingent of government troops surround the Gao Mansion completely. They charged right in with murderous intent... They were saying something about the Gao Family colluding with water bandits and plotting a rebellion..."
