Chapter 40: 40. Invasion

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The steward, the chief accountant, the "high-tier guards," and the "high-tier maids" couldn't reach a conclusion but all agreed not to send anyone to investigate further. Instead, they decided to report it to the authorities.

However, they discovered that the government office was very busy, as if something major had happened.

Out of curiosity, the steward inquired and learned that a heinous murder had occurred outside the city.

Being aware of his surroundings, the steward led two guards and went outside.

Ling hurriedly found Song Cheng, saying something had happened outside the city.

Song Cheng thought for a moment and then went with Ling.

This was their county town, a human gathering point isolated from the wilderness. Song Cheng had to be concerned about what was happening outside...

It was currently afternoon.

The sun shone brightly, and the floating clouds drifted leisurely...