Chapter 1807: Investigate Chapter 1807: Investigate Editor: Henyee Translations Shao Yunduan turned his gaze to Jia Heming.
“You can recuperate here in the office.
Tomorrow, I’ll arrange for Madam to bring your wife to take care of you.
Don’t worry about the dicine.” His financial ans could cover the dical expenses.
Jia Heming’s heart ward, and he nodded in acknowledgnt, enduring the pain as he cupped his hands and offered a slight bow.
“Thank you, Lord…” “Rest well,” Shao Yunduan replied with a nod, casting a final glance at him before turning and exiting.
He instructed an officer to attend to Jia’s needs.
anwhile, Sun Bai wasted no ti in mobilizing a team to investigate the assailant who attacked Jia Heming.
The Fan family wouldn’t directly leave evidence behind in such matters.
They would likely conceal their identities and bribe local thugs to carry out their dirty work.
These thugs were known for their readiness to commit any misdeed for the right price, particularly relishing opportunities to prey on the vulnerable.
Such individuals were like parasites within the city, recognized by nearly everyone in their circles.
As the constable of Anze Prefecture, Sun Bai was intimately familiar with the dark underbelly of the region.
These nefarious characters couldn’t be eradicated entirely; as long as they operated within certain boundaries and didn’t draw too much attention, they would evade scrutiny.
However, when incidents occurred, it was relatively easy to uncover the truth within their network.
Despite being newcors, these thugs had established their own territories, each with its own leader.
Within their respective zones, only locals could undertake tasks, and outsiders couldn’t encroach upon their territory without consequences.
However, if soone from another area undertook a job and passed it along, they would receive a portion of the proceeds.
Anze Province, with its relatively small population and straightforward demographics, was rife with banditry, particularly due to the presence of several bandit nests nearby.
These groups placed great emphasis on territorial boundaries, instilling fear in anyone who dared to infringe upon their domain.
Sun Bai was well aware of these dynamics.
While a powerful clan like the Fan family might not grasp the intricacies of the underworld, he did.
All he needed to do was locate the gang leader in the area and inquire about who had accepted the job that night.
Fear of reprisal from the authorities kept most people compliant, but outright resistance was another matter entirely.
There was no need for Sun Bai to undertake this task personally.
Accompanied by two skilled and trusted aides, he stealthily infiltrated the Fan family’s mansion under the cover of night.
The Fan family employed two martial artists to guard their estate, along with training their young and robust servants in basic combat techniques.
Such precautions were common among the affluent families of Anze Province, where wealth often ant being a target for various threats.
In the martial arts world, ho guards required considerable upkeep.
They demanded quality food, clothing, lodging, transportation, and even a servant, with the going rate this year hovering around 500 taels.
The better the guard, the higher the price commanded.
Take, for instance, the i family’s renowned guards, each fetching a yearly salary of 1,000 taels of silver for their services.
However, the Fan Clan operated differently.
They needed robust manpower for woodcutting and transportation in the mountains, preparing for potential ergencies.
Consequently, they couldn’t afford such lavish expenditures.
Their guards were paid a modest sum of 400 taels annually, reflecting their limited martial prowess.
With such lax security, sneaking in for Sun Bai would be as effortless as flipping his hand.
It seed unlikely that the two Old Masters of the Fan family would orchestrate such a clumsy sche.
More likely culprits were either Old Lady Fan herself or the great-aunt who had inherited her cunning.
Interrogating their trusted aides wouldn’t prove too troubleso.
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