Yang Ling left his quarters in high spirits. Just as he entered the main courtyard, he ran into Wei Constable and another Sixth-Rank constable.
"Constable Yang, have you been staying at the Public Security Division all this time?"
Somewhat curious, Wei Constable glanced inside.
Could anyone live in a place like this? A day or two was fine, but after a while, wouldn't it feel like working every single day?
"Staying here makes it easier for me to handle official business."
Yang Ling smiled.
The two constables could not help grumbling inwardly.
Didn't that make them look insufficiently enthusiastic and attentive toward their duties?
Wei Constable mused, "Actually, a courtyard residence with three courtyards in the Capital doesn't cost all that much..."
"It's fine, it's fine. You two needn't worry about me. I just like living here."
Yang Ling smiled and waved a hand.
Wei Constable had nothing more to say. He could only force a smile and cup his hands.
"Congratulations on your tremendous achievement this time, Constable Yang. We've shared in your glory too."
"Has Wu Xiaoshuai's case been closed?"
Yang Ling sounded curious. "You handled it overnight?"
"That's right. After investigating yesterday and last night, we've concluded the case."
"Wu Xiaoshuai will be beheaded in a few days. The Wu estate has also been sealed, and Attendant Wu has been temporarily suspended."
Wei Constable said with some feeling:
"This case also implicated quite a few Cao Gang disciples. This morning, the Eldest Princess sent someone over with a silk banner, commending our Public Security Division for how quickly we handled the case."
Yang Ling asked curiously, "Did you catch any members of the Immortal God Cult?"
"We arrested thirty-seven. Several of them were stewards working at the Sifang Inn."
A cold smile curled Wei Constable's lips.
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