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"Stop pretending, I already know about the situation on Apricot Tree Street," Hou Zongchang said.
"The situation on Apricot Tree Street? What happened on Apricot Tree Street?" I feigned ignorance.
"Lord Ye, you're not being honest," Hou Zongchang remarked.
"Haha, Lord Hou, it is true that we were involved in the matter on Apricot Tree Street," I laughed heartily.
"Well done, you Shadow Garb Bureau are indeed the best in our Xiazhu," Hou Zongchang praised.
"Lord Hou, please don't flatter me," I said with a wry smile.
"Lord Ye, Lord Lin called and said you should stay in Haining for a few more days before returning," Hou Zongchang informed.
"Why?" I asked curiously.
"Nanjing is in chaos right now, the Scholars are holding protests," Hou Zongchang explained.
"Protests by the Scholars? Why?" I inquired.
"It's all because of Hu Jingtian's murder," Hou Zongchang replied.
"Lord Hou, I'm not quite following," I said, puzzled.
"Lord Ye, you may not know. Although Hu Jingtian was a scoundrel, he had significant influence among the Scholars," Hou Zongchang stated.
"Significant influence?" I exclaimed in surprise.
"Yes, Hu Jingtian used to frequently give speeches at the academy, encouraging the Scholars to resist Yingzhou," Hou Zongchang said.
"I see," I nodded.
"So, after Hu Jingtian died, many Scholars couldn't sit still," Hou Zongchang continued.
"Why did they gather?" I asked.
"They believe that the Yingzhou People killed Hu Jingtian, so they want an explanation from Yingzhou," Hou Zongchang replied.
"These Scholars are too naive. How do they know it was the Yingzhou People who killed Hu Jingtian?" I said in disbelief.
"My Lord Ye, you may not know. There are rumors going around that Hu Jingtian was killed by a Yingzhou Spy," Hou Zongchang said.
"Is that so?" I laughed.
"Yes, and some even claimed to have seen a curved knife belonging to the Yingzhou People at the scene of Hu Jingtian's death," Hou Zongchang added.
Hearing Hou Zongchang's words, I smiled slightly.
He was right; a curved knife did appear at the scene of Hu Jingtian's death.
Moreover, I had placed those curved knives there on purpose.
I did this to link Hu Jingtian's death with the Yingzhou People.
That way, no one would suspect me.
"Right now, Haining is in chaos, and our Constables at the port are completely overwhelmed," Hou Zongchang said.
"The Scholars' gathering shouldn't concern you, right?" I asked.
"It shouldn't, but the Constables at the port are ineffective, forcing us to cooperate with their actions," Hou Zongchang replied, feeling frustrated.
"Lord Hou, are you also arresting Scholars?" I asked in surprise.
"We have no choice; orders from above state that any Scholars causing trouble must be arrested," Hou Zongchang explained.
"Lord Hou, I think you shouldn't arrest the Scholars," I said after some thought.
"Why not?" Hou Zongchang asked, puzzled.
"Because these Scholars are just misled; their true enemy is not us, but the Yingzhou People," I stated.
"Lord Ye, you make a valid point. In fact, I don't want to arrest these Scholars either," Hou Zongchang admitted.
"Then why not just look the other way?" I asked.
"Lord Ye, to be honest, that's exactly what I was thinking," Hou Zongchang confessed.
"Then why are you still arresting the Scholars?" I pressed.
"It's Huang Shankui's orders," Hou Zongchang replied.
Hearing what Hou Zongchang said, I nodded.
Huang Shankui is one of the three major forces in Haining, and he is very powerful.
If he were to intervene and arrest someone, Hou Zongchang would have no way to handle it.
"This Huang Shankui is really something else," I cursed.
"Who says he isn't? That old man is bound to run into trouble sooner or later," Hou Zongchang said.
I glanced at Hou Zongchang, somewhat surprised.
I didn't expect Hou Zongchang to have such a strong opinion about Huang Shankui.
"Lord Ye, let's not talk about him; it just makes me angry," Hou Zongchang said.
"By the way, why aren't the people from Haining accompanying me for a stroll?" I asked.
"They've been busy catching people these past few days and don't have time to accompany you," Hou Zongchang replied.
"Lord Hou, why don't you accompany me for a walk?" I smiled.
"Lord Ye, please don't put me in a difficult position. How could I have time to accompany you?" Hou Zongchang said with a bitter smile.
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