Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
“Who else could it be apart from you guys?”
With Song Yuan supporting them, the citizens spewed out all their suspicions.
Lu Shaoqing’s face turned pallid with anger. He felt the citizens were being unreasonable.
“So many people saw us bring this woman away. If we had meant her harm, would we have been so stupid as to let everyone witness that? Is there anyone in this world as dumb as that?”
Lu Shaoqing’s explanation had no effect on the crowd. They glared at him with eyes full of suspicion and guardedness.
Song Yuan looked at the angry faces of the crowd. He immediately said, “Everyone, please don’t be rash. I think this is all a misunderstanding. This is General Ji of the Wolf Smoke Regiment. They belong to the Kingdom of the Sacred Dragon military and couldn’t possibly have done such an outrageous thing. It must really be a misunderstanding. Everyone, please don’t worry. I will investigate this matter thoroughly and account to you all.”
Song Yuan’s words calmed down most of the citizens. They had never heard of the Wolf Smoke Regiment, nor did they believe in Lu Shaoqing’s protests. But Song Yuan’s assurances had a strong effect on them. As Song Yuan spoke, the crowd quietened down.
“City Lord, we believe you. You must investigate this matter thoroughly.”
It was obvious that Song Yuan’s word was gold in Ping City. His simple sentence was more effective than anything Lu Shaoqing could say.
“Don’t worry, I will sort this matter out. Everyone, please head back first. We must respect the dead and the most important thing now is to prepare the body for burial so that she can find peace,” said Song Yuan solemnly.
With that, the crowd reluctantly dispersed. However, they continued to glare at the Wolf Smoke Regiment with hatred and suspicion.
After the congregation had left, Song Yuan immediately had his men collect the woman’s body to prepare for her burial. He then looked at Ji Fengyan apologetically. “I am sorry that something like this happened so soon after General Ji arrived here. This is all because of my poor governing skills. I beg General Ji’s pardon.”
Ji Fengyan shook her head blandly and gazed upon Song Yuan’s dignified face.
“City Lord Song, has something like this happened before in the city?”
Song Yuan shook his head. “We have never experienced something so bizarre before.”
Ji Fengyan didn’t pursue the point and after exchanging some pleasantries, Song Yuan left with his men carrying the woman’s corpse. Ji Fengyan remained expressionless all the way until Song Yuan left.
This entire fiasco had occurred suddenly. If not for Song Yuan’s timely appearance, the citizens of Ping City would not have given up so easily.
“General…” Lu Shaoqing watched the departing crowd before turning to Ji Fengyan with a lingering fear in his eyes.
“General had said there is something unusual about Ping City. Song Yuan is also rather peculiar. Now that something like this has happened, should we take the chance to leave first?” Lu Shaoqing asked hesitantly. Regardless of the outcome of today’s matter, they had already become the number-one suspects in Ping City. Even if they tried their best to investigate the situation here, it would be an uphill task to get the cooperation of the citizens.
Ji Fengyan shifted her gaze towards Lu Shaoqing. “Military Advisor Lu, why do you think this incident happened today?”
Lu Shaoqing gave a start. “Is it because someone doesn’t want us to linger on at Ping City?”
Ji Fengyan nodded, a faint smile played upon her lips. “Did Military Advisor Lu notice the wounds on that woman?”