The incident of Wang Wu's severed arm quickly spread in the Martial Captain Hall.
To avoid further trouble from Xu Liefeng, and to prevent other constables from getting hurt, Li Xian simply closed the Martial Captain Hall and gave the constables four days off.
He then rode back to Yihetang Manor to request an audience with Madam Wen.
"The madam is in seclusion; you should go back," Qiuyue blocked the entrance, arms crossed, looking down her nose with an intentionally haughty demeanor.
Li Xian pushed past her and walked straight into the inner courtyard. Qiuyue stomped her foot in anger, "Bastard, do you dare to force your way in!"
Li Xian said, "I am utterly loyal to Madam Wen. Since she is in seclusion, I'll just wait at the foot of the tower until she comes out. How is this forcing my way in?"
"You!" Qiuyue clenched her fists, filled with unspeakable resentment. She reminisced about Pang Long. That Pang Long was honest and diligent, and never threatened her position.
