Chapter 1808: Capture Chapter 1808: Capture Editor: Henyee Translations Shao Yunduan’s inevitable clash with the three big families lood closer with each passing day.
Since his arrival, Sun Bai and his team had ticulously gathered intelligence on the inner workings of these influential households, familiarizing themselves with the layouts of their mansions.
Without hesitation, Sun Bai made his move, targeting Fan Ruyin and her husband’s courtyard.
Fortune smiled upon him as he apprehended Granny Hang, Fan Ruyin’s confidant, in the dead of night.
Awakening to a sharp blade at her neck, the old woman trembled in terror, spilling every detail at Sun Bai’s prompting.
She absolved herself of bla, insisting she was rely a ssenger, with Mada Yuezheng and Fan Ruyin orchestrating the sche through the housekeeper.
Unmoved by her pleas, Sun Bai swiftly rendered her unconscious and departed under the cloak of darkness.
Simultaneously, the governnt office executed another successful arrest.
Locating the local gang leader, they briefed him on the situation.
With a knowing smile, the gang leader promptly dispatched his subordinates to investigate.
In less than two hours, they had their suspects.
Four individuals, quivering with fear, were brought in for questioning.
These street-smart individuals swiftly realized the gravity of their situation.
Having accepted a job re hours earlier, each pocketing eight taels of silver, they now found themselves in custody.
It was clear that their sudden apprehension was no coincidence.
In the shadows of the night, the intricate web of deception and intrigue continued to unravel.
Regret gnawed at the four of them.
They knew they shouldn’t have accepted the job.
Stealing small items from market stalls was one thing, but crossing paths with officials was an entirely different matter.
Even though Jia Heming was just a lowly scribe, harming him was akin to insulting the entire governnt office.
Their ill-fated decision had caught up with them.
Trembling with fear, they dared not deceive their boss.
Confessing imdiately, they knelt on the ground, pleading for clency.
But rcy was not forthcoming.
They were swiftly escorted back to the governnt office and thrown into jail.
The following morning, Shao Yunduan oversaw a public interrogation.
The four were swiftly convicted, sentenced to 30 strokes of the cane, a fine of 20 taels of silver, and six months’ imprisonnt.
anwhile, news of the proceedings reached Jia Heming’s wife, Ms.
Fang, who had co to the office to check on him.
Witnessing the swift justice being ted out, she felt a sense of vindication.
Wiping away her tears, she hurried back to her husband’s side.
Grateful for the support, she reflected on the kindness shown by Lord and Lady Shao.
They had offered comfort and assurance, promising justice for her husband and ensuring he wouldn’t suffer in vain.
Madam Shao stayed true to her promise… The spectators erupted into murmurs.
Those with hidden agendas had to tread even more cautiously.
Lord Shao was clearly standing firmly behind the governnt officials… Among the prominent families, it was widely believed that the Fan family was behind this incident.
However, no one expected the governnt to respond so swiftly!
What transpired last night was resolved by morning.
Clearly, the culprit had been apprehended overnight.
Lord Shao showed no leniency whatsoever!
Many speculated about the sanity of the Fan family.
What could have prompted Old Lady Fan to act so recklessly?
It seed she was the only one capable of such brazen behavior.
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