Most of the residents in the Xiang Family Fortress were related to each other, as they were one big clan. Some clans were so powerful due to their unity that they could even fill some of the gaps in the local governance.0

Originally, the county magistrate was a little worried the Xiang clan would revolt if they arrested Xiang Rulin. Although the government was not afraid of this, it was still a troublesome matter. What he did not expect was that most of the people outside the Xiang Residence would gloat over Xiang Rulin’s misfortune. This showed that Xiang Rulin’s relationship with his clan was not great.0

After a brief discussion between the county magistrate, Deacon Zhou, and the assistant major, they decided to take Xiang Rulin to the county prison while awaiting his conviction.0

This case would definitely alarm the government, and perhaps even the state. Thus, there were still many procedures to go through.0

Although Qi Xuansu happened to be going to Tianshui Prefecture, he did not want to follow through with this case. After all, his...0