A piece of Japanese incense

Seeing that Lord Xin was playing dirty and refusing to recognize me, I hurriedly took out the missing person notice and said, "Sir, please check. This is the picture that was previously posted on the notice board. It was drawn based on the description of the neighbors. Although it was posted in a slightly hidden place, I still saw it and tore it down."

I presented the missing person notice to him, but Lord Xin dragged out his words, as if he couldn't remember it: "It's just a portrait, what can it prove!"

Finally, my uncle walked out and said slowly, "There is a lot of excitement in the government office today!"

Lord Xin felt as if he had seen a savior. He held his uncle's hand tightly and whispered something in his ear. Then the two of them walked into the government office together.

After a moment, Lord Xin waved a notice, raised his eyebrows and smiled, "Everyone listen! The emperor of Dongli is benevolent, the country is peaceful and the people live and work in peace. Despite this, there are still stubborn and unruly people who go from house to house, maliciously accuse, make trouble out of nothing, and disturb the people. From today on, all complaints must be reported to Jingzhao Yin. It is strictly forbidden to make noise and cry out for injustice. Once discovered, they will be severely punished!"

Hearing this, everyone became dismayed, some began to back out and tried to leave quietly.

Lord Xin didn't wait for anyone to react, and shouted, "Come here! Take them all down!"

The team fell into chaos in an instant, and people fled in all directions, trying to find any corner to hide.

A sharp whistle sounded, breaking the tranquility of the street. The yamen runners moved quickly and orderly, as fast as cheetahs, holding iron chains, wearing official uniforms, with unquestionable seriousness on their faces. Some set up checkpoints in front to intercept, and some outflanked from the side, forming an invisible net.

In the panic, everyone lost their direction and ran in all directions, but soon found that every road was blocked by officials.

The footsteps became hurried and chaotic, like a group of antelopes being chased by a cheetah, and everyone's face was filled with despair and anxiety.

The yamen runners were hunting down each target like hunters. As they pressed on, the space became smaller and smaller, until finally, we were surrounded, with nowhere to escape. The runners approached without hesitation, surrounding us with iron chains, their movements clean and neat.

Some people were still struggling, but the cold and heavy chains made them realize that resistance was hopeless. The officers performed their duties calmly, their words were concise and powerful, and they ordered everyone to be quiet.

The onlookers were surprised, frightened, sympathetic, or just staring, but no one intervened.

Lord Xin stood in the position of a winner throughout the whole process. There was no mercy on his face, only indifference and determination to carry out the mission: "Arrest all these unruly people and put them in jail! Punish them according to the law!"

"Master Xin, wait a minute!" The cousin stepped forward and said, "You just mentioned the Huang family case. Why don't you let me handle it on your behalf? I am traveling with you this time, along with Huang Shuzhu's relatives, friends, and neighbors. Since this is the imperial decree, I will handle it quickly to avoid delaying the emperor's order!"

"You! Cough cough cough." Lord Xin was extremely surprised. He coughed dryly a few times and pointed at Xiao Zhu impatiently: "Then keep this person and detain the rest for the time being."

"Lord Xin!" I suggested loudly, "Why not bring us to the court together? We also want to witness the majesty of the court in convincing people with reason!"

"Yes! Why are you putting us in jail?"

"We would like to watch the number one scholar judging a case! If he is truly impartial and selfless, and enforces the law impartially, we would be willing to be caned today!"