Chapter 473
“My lord.” Constable Miao hurried to meet him, his heart sinking. He couldn't help but worry about Zhan Feiyu inside the room, certain that something had happened.
County Lieutenant Cheng, without a word, strode past Constable Miao and directly into the room.
The upper room at Changxing Inn, costing one tael of silver, was not only spacious but also elegantly furnished. However, County Lieutenant Cheng immediately noticed that the incense burner was not an inn item. The lingering fragrance was distant and refined, definitely not ordinary.
Then there were the blooming hibiscus flowers in a vase by the window, all indicative of the owner's refined taste. With a sweep of his gaze, County Lieutenant Cheng’s eyes finally landed on the pile of books on the table, and the ink and brush resting beside them.
Even as a rough man, County Lieutenant Cheng knew that books from the bookshop were not cheap. Even though Liu County's bookshops now used the latest movable type printing, a thin book cost several hundred coins, and a thicker one could fetch one or two taels of silver.
Zhan Feiyu waited until County Lieutenant Cheng had finished his observations before calmly asking, "May I ask your business, my lord?"
"Guards, bring the murderer back to the yamen!" County Lieutenant Cheng commanded. Four constables immediately rushed into the room, their right hands already on their sword hilts. If Zhan Feiyu dared to resist, they would resort to force.
The carriage driver, who had been guarding the room, stepped in front of Zhan Feiyu. Though his appearance was ordinary and he wouldn't stand out in a crowd, thinking of Captain Cao and the others at the medical clinic, no one would underestimate Zhan Feiyu's attendant.
Constable Miao, pushed into a corner, blinked in confusion. Who had died?
"Murderer?" Zhan Feiyu's first thought was that the constables who had stormed the inn last night or the kidnappers had died. However, given County Lieutenant Cheng's hostile demeanor, the deceased were likely constables from the yamen.
With a stern face, County Lieutenant Cheng coldly regarded the unruffled Zhan Feiyu. "If the young lady wishes to know, we can discuss it back at the yamen. Magistrate Zhu will surely administer justice impartially! Take her away!"
The carriage driver remained still, glancing at Zhan Feiyu.
“My lord.” Constable Miao hurried to meet him, his heart sinking. He couldn't help but worry about Zhan Feiyu inside the room, certain that something had happened.
County Lieutenant Cheng, without a word, strode past Constable Miao and directly into the room.
The upper room at Changxing Inn, costing one tael of silver, was not only spacious but also elegantly furnished. However, County Lieutenant Cheng immediately noticed that the incense burner was not an inn item. The lingering fragrance was distant and refined, definitely not ordinary.
Then there were the blooming hibiscus flowers in a vase by the window, all indicative of the owner's refined taste. With a sweep of his gaze, County Lieutenant Cheng’s eyes finally landed on the pile of books on the table, and the ink and brush resting beside them.
Even as a rough man, County Lieutenant Cheng knew that books from the bookshop were not cheap. Even though Liu County's bookshops now used the latest movable type printing, a thin book cost several hundred coins, and a thicker one could fetch one or two taels of silver.
Zhan Feiyu waited until County Lieutenant Cheng had finished his observations before calmly asking, "May I ask your business, my lord?"
"Guards, bring the murderer back to the yamen!" County Lieutenant Cheng commanded. Four constables immediately rushed into the room, their right hands already on their sword hilts. If Zhan Feiyu dared to resist, they would resort to force.
Chapter 473
“My lord.” Constable Miao hurried to meet him, his heart sinking. He couldn't help but worry about Zhan Feiyu inside the room, certain that something had happened.
County Lieutenant Cheng, without a word, strode past Constable Miao and directly into the room.
The upper room at Changxing Inn, costing one tael of silver, was not only spacious but also elegantly furnished. However, County Lieutenant Cheng immediately noticed that the incense burner was not an inn item. The lingering fragrance was distant and refined, definitely not ordinary.
Then there were the blooming hibiscus flowers in a vase by the window, all indicative of the owner's refined taste. With a sweep of his gaze, County Lieutenant Cheng’s eyes finally landed on the pile of books on the table, and the ink and brush resting beside them.
Even as a rough man, County Lieutenant Cheng knew that books from the bookshop were not cheap. Even though Liu County's bookshops now used the latest movable type printing, a thin book cost several hundred coins, and a thicker one could fetch one or two taels of silver.
Zhan Feiyu waited until County Lieutenant Cheng had finished his observations before calmly asking, "May I ask your business, my lord?"
"Guards, bring the murderer back to the yamen!" County Lieutenant Cheng commanded. Four constables immediately rushed into the room, their right hands already on their sword hilts. If Zhan Feiyu dared to resist, they would resort to force.
Chapter 473
“My lord.” Constable Miao hurried to meet him, his heart sinking. He couldn't help but worry about Zhan Feiyu inside the room, certain that something had happened.
County Lieutenant Cheng, without a word, strode past Constable Miao and directly into the room.
The upper room at Changxing Inn, costing one tael of silver, was not only spacious but also elegantly furnished. However, County Lieutenant Cheng immediately noticed that the incense burner was not an inn item. The lingering fragrance was distant and refined, definitely not ordinary.
Then there were the blooming hibiscus flowers in a vase by the window, all indicative of the owner's refined taste. With a sweep of his gaze, County Lieutenant Cheng’s eyes finally landed on the pile of books on the table, and the ink and brush resting beside them.
Even as a rough man, County Lieutenant Cheng knew that books from the bookshop were not cheap. Even though Liu County's bookshops now used the latest movable type printing, a thin book cost several hundred coins, and a thicker one could fetch one or two taels of silver.
Zhan Feiyu waited until County Lieutenant Cheng had finished his observations before calmly asking, "May I ask your business, my lord?"
"Guards, bring the murderer back to the yamen!" County Lieutenant Cheng commanded. Four constables immediately rushed into the room, their right hands already on their sword hilts. If Zhan Feiyu dared to resist, they would resort to force.
The carriage driver, who had been guarding the room, stepped in front of Zhan Feiyu. Though his appearance was ordinary and he wouldn't stand out in a crowd, thinking of Captain Cao and the others at the medical clinic, no one would underestimate Zhan Feiyu's attendant.
Constable Miao, pushed into a corner, blinked in confusion. Who had died?
"Murderer?" Zhan Feiyu's first thought was that the constables who had stormed the inn last night or the kidnappers had died. However, given County Lieutenant Cheng's hostile demeanor, the deceased were likely constables from the yamen.
With a stern face, County Lieutenant Cheng coldly regarded the unruffled Zhan Feiyu.
The carriage driver, who had been guarding the room, stepped in front of Zhan Feiyu. Though his appearance was ordinary and he wouldn't stand out in a crowd, thinking of Captain Cao and the others at the medical clinic, no one would underestimate Zhan Feiyu's attendant.
Constable Miao, pushed into a corner, blinked in confusion. Who had died?
"Murderer?" Zhan Feiyu's first thought was that the constables who had stormed the inn last night or the kidnappers had died. However, given County Lieutenant Cheng's hostile demeanor, the deceased were likely constables from the yamen.
With a stern face, County Lieutenant Cheng coldly regarded the unruffled Zhan Feiyu.
"Guards, bring the murderer back to the yamen!" County Lieutenant Cheng commanded. Four constables immediately rushed into the room, their right hands already on their sword hilts. If Zhan Feiyu dared to resist, they would resort to force.
The carriage driver, who had been guarding the room, stepped in front of Zhan Feiyu. Though his appearance was ordinary and he wouldn't stand out in a crowd, thinking of Captain Cao and the others at the medical clinic, no one would underestimate Zhan Feiyu's attendant.
Constable Miao, pushed into a corner, blinked in confusion. Who had died?
"Murderer?" Zhan Feiyu's first thought was that the constables who had stormed the inn last night or the kidnappers had died. However, given County Lieutenant Cheng's hostile demeanor, the deceased were likely constables from the yamen.
With a stern face, County Lieutenant Cheng coldly regarded the unruffled Zhan Feiyu.
The carriage driver, who had been guarding the room, stepped in front of Zhan Feiyu. Though his appearance was ordinary and he wouldn't stand out in a crowd, thinking of Captain Cao and the others at the medical clinic, no one would underestimate Zhan Feiyu's attendant.
Constable Miao, pushed into a corner, blinked in confusion. Who had died?
"Murderer?" Zhan Feiyu's first thought was that the constables who had stormed the inn last night or the kidnappers had died. However, given County Lieutenant Cheng's hostile demeanor, the deceased were likely constables from the yamen.
With a stern face, County Lieutenant Cheng coldly regarded the unruffled Zhan Feiyu.