The changes in Yan City weren't noticeable for many of the city's residents.
Still, many people had gathered to watch Liao Er being beheaded – asking who he was and what he had done - and after hearing the story, they could only sigh in regret.
Those with relatives who were gamblers found satisfaction in the cruel spectacle.
People often don't see their own faults, always subconsciously blaming others.
The execution of a man branded as "extremely treacherous and evil" earned the cheers of the crowd.
With Liao Er gone, who would be next? Zhang Er? Liu Er? Li Er?
What the townsfolk were more aware of was that the handsome, dashing city lord with a stern look was about to get married. These days, he smiles all the time, as if he has found a treasure.
But who the bride was remained a mystery.
It was the well-acquainted trio Hu San, Nanzhi, and Shen Miaomiao who'd figured it out, along with Lin's mother who was looking to buy a store from Hu San, they'd pieced together the puzzle.