Capítulo 73: Chapter 71: Reaction

Inner City.

Located at the very center was an ancient and majestic set of pavilions, with towering bluestone walls around the courtyard. This was the heart of Yu City, the seat of the City Lord's Mansion and various Yamen offices.

In a small building on one side, a plainly dressed middle-aged man stood by the window with his hands behind his back, gazing out at the courtyard.

Although not in official attire, there was an inherent majesty in his facial expressions that set him apart from ordinary men.

He was the Metropolitan Commander of the Outer City, Yan Guang.

Beyond managing the four divisions of the City Defense Division, all Yamen under the Outer City also came under his jurisdiction—not only was he the immediate superior of Xu Hongyu, but he was also a towering figure in Yu City.

Above him, there were only a few figures such as the Commander-in-chief and City Lord.

"I heard there was some disturbance in South City last night?"