After pondering carefully, Jiang Yun finally nodded. "These past few days, I've been busy meditating and cultivating. How could I have had time to talk with him?"
Jiang Yun immediately frowned and asked, "What's wrong?"
Walking ahead, Xu Suwen's expression was somewhat grim. "Our Imperial Guards don't have a very pleasant reputation outside. You should have heard about that."
"When the Imperial Guards investigate a case, people even call us mad dogs. We investigate every tiny detail, even what a criminal ate that morning."
"And Wei Huai'an is a mad dog among mad dogs."
"To earn merit, he'll stop at nothing."
At this point, Xu Suwen paused. "You know what the officialdom of Great Zhou is like."
"Our Imperial Guards aren't much better internally. To get promoted, there are only three things that matter."
"Connections, money, and merit."
"Wei Huai'an was born into a commoner's family, with no connections whatsoever and little silver or gold to pave his way."
"Yet he managed to become a Banner Leader solely because his merits were solid enough."
"I've even heard that the Hundred Household commander above him is about to retire. He urgently needs to perform some great service to help himself advance to Hundred Household commander."
Listening to Xu Suwen, Jiang Yun merely smiled faintly. None of this had much to do with him.
Jiang Yun said, "No matter what, the two of you rendered great service this time. When we return, you'll be rewarded handsomely."
"Come on. Let's go to my place and have Jiang girl cook up a proper feast to celebrate for you two."
"Invite Constable Qian too."
The worry between Xu Suwen's brows faded considerably, and she nodded.
After their group departed, Wei Huai'an beckoned, had the cell door opened, and slowly walked up to Zhao Chongfeng.
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