Investigating the Case

The Six Fan School sounded formidable, but as part of the court, it had far too many things to consider.

The Six Fan School had indeed investigated Song Tiancheng's death, but it had found few leads. Even a preliminary examination showed how thorny the case was.

Ordinarily, a case this difficult would be investigated by a dedicated team assembled by the Six Fan School's headquarters.

But this case involved the imperial family and its relatives. There were too many sensitive matters, so the Six Fan School's higher-ups handed it straight to Qin Suguan of the Serious Crimes Division.

If he found the answer, the credit would belong to the Six Fan School.

If he failed, Qin Suguan was incompetent. They could simply strip him of his post and give the Third Prince an explanation.

Thus, Zhao Jingyuan had demanded an answer from the Six Fan School within seven days, and the pressure had fallen squarely on Qin Suguan.

The Six Fan School headquarters in East City.

Its pitch-black buildings stood at the heart of East City, imposing and solemn. Constables from every division came and went.

As Qin Suguan entered headquarters, the passing constables gave him strange looks. Some even seemed to be gloating.

In Capital City, even the Six Fan School could not avoid dealing with nobles and imperial relatives.

Anyone who had risen as high as Qin Suguan in the Six Fan School had outside patrons behind him. Only Qin Suguan and his superior, Yan Wuhui, were sternly impartial. They gave no one special treatment. Like stones in a latrine, they stank and refused to budge—true oddities within the Six Fan School.

Qin Suguan was therefore not well liked there. Some had heard rumors and were already waiting to laugh at his misfortune.

*What's with the lofty act?