Zhang Ce acknowledged him, reached out and opened the hidden compartment in the wall. Sure enough, several porcelain bottles and a stack of manuscripts covered in writing lay inside.
He took out a Fire Tinder and lit it. Just as he was about to bring it closer, the city lord's furious shout came from outside. "Marquis Jing'an, get out here! You dared poison the old doctor and frame others for it. Today, I will bring you to justice!"
Zhang Ce paused, a cold smile curling across his lips. He casually tossed the Fire Tinder into the compartment and watched the flames slowly devour the manuscripts before turning and walking outside.
By the time he reached the courtyard, Marquis Jing'an was already standing there with more than a dozen trusted experts. Meanwhile, the city lord had led dozens of Soldiers to seal off the courtyard gate so tightly that not even water could pass through. Lin Taichu and Wang Xiaohu stood beside the city lord.
"City lord, you brought men to trespass into the marquis's residence. Are you planning a rebellion?" Marquis Jing'an demanded angrily, forcing himself to remain calm.
The city lord sneered. "Rebellion? You're the one plotting rebellion! You poisoned the old doctor, framed me, and even wanted to use Mr. Lin to get rid of Prince An and me, so you could reap the rewards and seize the city lord's position. Did you think no one knew about any of this?"
"Where's the evidence?" Marquis Jing'an shot back. "You say I poisoned him, then show me the evidence! If you lead soldiers into my residence without proof, I'll report you to Your Majesty and have you punished for falsely accusing a noble!"
"Of course there is evidence." Lin Taichu stepped forward, his gaze falling on Zhang Ce.
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