"This... this..." Count Yanshan, upon hearing Zhao Douan's question, visibly panicked.
In the courtyard, the rest of the household was also tense and nervous. How could they not recognize the terrifying and fierce reputation of the Imperial Court Yama?
Moreover, today, the leader bringing the team was the mysterious figure known only as the White-faced Arresting Officer representing Zhao Douan. Zhao Douan's seemingly light questions weighed heavily like mountains on everyone present.
"Why did only the Master himself come?" Count Yanshan braced himself and pressed on.
Zhao Douan merely smiled, offering no response, and instead, took a direct step into the main hall, casually sitting down in the chair vacated by Xu Wenyan. He checked the temperature of the teacup with his finger and softly said, "Did the princely heir of Hejian visit earlier? What did he discuss with the Earl?"
