In stark contrast to the chaos and ruin elsewhere in the city.
The county magistrate's residence was tranquil and peaceful.
Inside the side room, not only had a table full of food and wine been prepared, but two singing girls had even been invited from Chunman Tower—one played music, while the other danced.
Xue Yuping stood at the door waiting. "Lord Chen, please!"
"Magistrate Xue certainly has refined leisure."
Chen Sanshi sat down. "What are your orders?"
"Try the food first."
Xue Yuping said unhurriedly, "It will not be too late to talk after Commander Tang returns."
Chen Sanshi deliberately reached for the dishes with hands covered in grime, grabbing at practically every plate.
Xue Yuping set down his chopsticks, having lost his appetite.
"I have spent too long in the army and grown increasingly crude. You do not mind, do you, sir?"
Chen Sanshi ate until his mouth shone with grease.
Xue Yuping replied blandly, "Naturally I do not mind. Lord Chen has worked hard defending the city. Please, help yourself."
About half an hour later.
Tang Ming rushed in like a whirlwind. "Magistrate Xue, Xiang Tingchun's entire family, young and old alike, has been tortured to death, but we still did not get the whereabouts of the immortal treasure."
"Lord Xiang?"
Chen Sanshi feigned ignorance. "Magistrate Xue, what is this...?"
"Lord Chen, do not panic. We mentioned the immortal treasure last time."
Xue Yuping said calmly, "Our final investigation showed that Xiang Tingchun had privately concealed the whereabouts of the immortal treasure. That was originally a grave crime warranting the extermination of nine clans. He deserved his death. Commander Tang, continue."
A Hundred Household Commander?
This man was from the military?
No.
Chen Sanshi thought of another organization that used such a title.
The Brocade Guard.
In the