In the early morning, Xiao Chong, his servant, and the staff member Xiao Ce, the three of them exited the back gate of Qiantang County Government together, mounted their horses, and headed towards the Xiao Mansion in the same neighborhood. Today was the day they would take Lin Wanwan's boat back to Mao County.
The distance between the two places was not far. By the time Xiao Chong's crimson horse clattered up to the gate of Xiao Mansion, he noticed that the side gate was bustling with servants wearing anxious expressions. As the County Magistrate, Xiao Chong immediately sensed that something was amiss; something must have happened within the Xiao Mansion.
"Shu Qi, go and ask what happened." Xiao Chong, sitting atop the tall crimson horse, issued the instruction calmly.
"Yes!" Shu Qi dismounted and went to the side gate to inquire.
