'If I actually said that, the City Defense Army's reputation would be in the gutter by tomorrow. When that happens, the City Lord himself might even have a word with the General.'
'Damn you, Ding Zhidou, you deserved it!'
Zheng Tu cursed inwardly. He wanted to turn around and leave right then, to wash his hands of this whole mess involving Ding.
But a Captain from the army had been assassinated. If they didn't catch the killer, wouldn't the City Defense Army's honor be trampled into the dust?
"Captain Ding was in the South City because he was on official business."
Zheng Tu explained reluctantly. 'If this constable asks what kind of business, I'll just say it's a military secret and not for him to know.'
Zheng Tu inwardly applauded his own cleverness.
