The Inspector General of Yuanyang Prefecture wouldn't write to hold officials of the same rank accountable just because of a mysterious case. This sort of standoff would make the case a headless unsolved mystery, and no one would take responsibility for it.
Zhu Baogui immediately came to his senses and bowed, saying, "Rest assured, sir, I will take care of it right away."
"Go on," Sun Qian waved his hand. He saw Zhu Baogui only froze for a moment before reacting, and couldn't help but look at him with a slight smile.
Zhu Baogui then bowed and retreated.
Sun Qian glanced at Ding Xingxing standing not far away and said, "You go as well. I want to rest for a while. Stand guard at the door, and do not let anyone come in to disturb me."
"Yes, sir!" Ding Xingxing stepped outside, gently closing the door of the flower hall.
Sun Qian rubbed his temples, weary from the long journey and the burden of the criminal case, feeling quite exhausted at the moment.
