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Aunt Liu basked in her moment of triumph for a while.
Sang Qingxiao spoke up again, "I just heard you say that they were drugged. Where did this drug come from?"
"Old Li provided it," Aunt Liu pointed to someone.
Sang Qingxiao glanced over at the person, who had an ordinary face and was quietly eating. When others spoke to him, he would turn his head and chuckle softly, not the most sociable type.
"Wait, I've never seen him before."
Aunt Liu explained, "Old Li treats livestock and is very skilled. He often gets called out, spending no more than two months in the city each year. During those two months, he brings back fresh meat as a thank-you from others and makes braised meat himself. While it may not compare to what you make, it's still delicious. So he never lacks for food and doesn't come to your Small Tavern."
No wonder, Sang Qingxiao nodded thoughtfully and asked, "Then where does he get the drugs?"
"He makes them himself. Some animals can be quite unruly and strong; just one bowl of medicine and they become obedient."
"Medicine for livestock isn't very refined, so it must have a strong taste, right? How could that family not notice when they ate it?"
Song Xiaoman replied, "It has no taste at all. The powder is as fine as flour—white and greasy—and I only used a tiny bit; you can't taste it."
"A tiny bit?!" Sang Qingxiao exchanged a glance with the nearby Censor Commander, who nodded and discreetly left to investigate Old Li.
"How much are we talking about?" Sang Qingxiao continued to inquire.
Song Xiaoman gestured with her hand, indicating it was only about the size of a pinky nail.
Sang Qingxiao gasped softly, "That's far too little! With that amount, you could drug over ten people?"
At that moment, Aunt Liu defended Old Li, saying that livestock could withstand more than humans. Besides, he had used that powder many times without any issues. Moreover, it was said to be very safe; otherwise, who would dare eat livestock that had been drugged?
As for Old Li, not only was he skilled at treating animals, but he also tended to minor ailments in people. In our neighborhood, anyone who fell ill at night would typically seek him out. Even if he couldn't cure them completely, he could stabilize their condition until morning when the medical clinic opened for further treatment.
"He's quite capable," she added.
"Indeed! Our neighborhood is full of hidden talents; everyone has their own skills!"
Before long, Qi Shuo returned. Everyone gathered around as Qi Shuo informed them, "The person has already been taken to the Military Affairs Office. We searched the entire neighborhood again and confirmed there were no mistakes; you all can go home now."
The Military Affairs Office will arrange for continuous patrols, so there's no need to worry. When you return, make sure to rest well. In the afternoon, when you wake up, the Military Affairs Office will have questions for you.
He then instructed a team of Censors to escort them back. The Censor had just spoken with him about the conversations between Sang Qingxiao and the common people.
Miss Sang suspected that the spy reported by Fulin Neighborhood was connected to those individuals in the tomb.
Sang Qingxiao nodded and said, "I wanted to ask you too, why did you hand them over to the Military Affairs Office? Their cells aren't as secure as those of The Office of Censors. If they manage to escape, it will be difficult to recapture them."
Qi Shuo replied, "Actually, after seeing their tall stature, I had my doubts as well. Although they were taken by the Military Affairs Office, I've arranged for Censors to lie in ambush outside the Military Affairs Office.
If someone attempts a rescue, we can catch them off guard. If no one comes to save them, it indicates that the situation isn't serious, and perhaps we can mislead those behind the scenes."
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