At the residence gates.
"So that was it!"
After hearing Jiang Ning's account, Zhao Yulong immediately nodded.
"Lord Prefect, can this matter be handled?" Bai Luoyu was the first to speak.
Zhao Yulong nodded slightly. "It isn't especially troublesome!"
Then he looked at Jiang Ning. "But Commander Jiang may need to stay in prison for a few days. The proper procedures still have to be followed!"
At those words, Lü Yi behind him clenched the corner of her clothes.
Jiang Ning nodded calmly. "Everything shall follow Lord Prefect's instructions!"
Zhao Yulong looked at Jiang Ning and smiled. "Don't worry! I'll do my utmost for one of our own. Besides, you and I have shared drinks twice!"
"Then many thanks, Lord Prefect!" Jiang Ning cupped his hands.
Zhao Yulong smiled again and continued, "Next, I'll have the Commandery Commandant bring men over. He and I have some friendship, and he'll make arrangements for you. You may have to suffer a few days' inconvenience."
"It matters not!" Jiang Ning said. "Everything shall follow Lord Prefect's arrangements."
"Good!" Zhao Yulong nodded.
Less than the time it took to burn an incense stick later.
Several figures emerged from the setting sun.
They wore black robes, with long sabers at their waists.
The leader was broad and powerfully built, with a square, upright face. His robe was blood-red.
At a glance, Jiang Ning recognized the man's identity.
The Commandery Commandant, Subordinate Fifth Rank, Xiao Bieli.
He was one of the figures everyone in Dongling City had to remember.
He assisted the Commandery Governor and controlled the entire commandery's military affairs, including responsibility for maintaining security in the commandery city.
Apart from the troops stationed in Dongling Commandery's military camp and the newly established Inspection Office, which were beyond his authority.
All other military forces throughout