Just as the fear was mounting, the soldiers of the capital prefecture finally arrived. They weren't late, as only about a quarter of an hour had passed from the moment the wheel broke until now.
They rushed over and surrounded the scene. Seeing Zhou Man standing on the carriage shaft, their hearts sank, and upon seeing the carriage she was sitting on, they felt a shiver.
Zhou Man was somewhat of a celebrity in the capital, so naturally, the officers and soldiers of the capital prefecture recognized her. Moreover, she had a good relationship with the young master and had experienced an assassination attempt before. Everyone knew her, from the prefect down to the yamen workers.
The centurion who ran over saw what she was holding and couldn't help but shudder, despite his battlefield experience. He asked in a deep voice, "Doctor Zhou Junior, what are you holding in your hand?"
