“Of course not!” Xu Yu jumped in fright. He turned around to look at the soldiers, exclaiming, “Why aren’t you lowering your weapons yet? Hurry up and drop them!”

He was the number two figure in Cloudcenter Commandery’s court. Normally, he was on equal footing with Zuo Su as well. He had high prestige. As such, when they heard him speak, all of the soldiers lowered their weapons. They didn’t want to rebel either. After someone took the lead, their weapons fell with a clatter, one after another.

Sang Hong thus said, “Chief Officer Dong Jin has coerced the commandery’s troops to attack the Imperial Envoy’s temporary official residence. He ought to be executed on the spot, but out of consideration for the fact that he was worried about Sir Magistrate’s safety, it is pardonable to a certain degree. We will keep him in custody for now. If it has been proven that he has nothing to do with the current case, we will then release him.

“For the time being, Gao Ying will take his place as acting Chief Officer to maintain the safety of Cloudcenter Commandery.”

Gao Ying was stunned. However, he reacted quickly. When he heard that, he immediately led an Armed Escort Troop into...