"Since you're so eager to know, I might as well tell you.
Xiao Sifan killed Prince Xiao, and Xiao Simin then killed Xiao Sifan. We happened to witness the murders.
We wanted to take Xiao Simin back to the Yamen, but she would rather die than let us arrest her. In the end, she killed herself."
Wu Xian said in disbelief:
"Heir Apparent Sifan always respected his master. How could he commit patricide?
And Heir Apparent Sifan and Commandery Princess Simin were always close. How could the Commandery Princess kill the heir apparent and then herself?
What exactly happened here?"
"It's inconvenient to discuss the details here, but those are the facts.
Prince Xiao, Xiao Sifan, and Xiao Simin were suspected of human trafficking. Extravagant Delight Manor was the final auction site for the victims, so we need to seal it off."
Hearing this, the crowd asked:
"My lord, how long will this place be sealed off?
We were only guests and had nothing to do with the trafficking. When can we leave?"
"Exactly! We have important matters to attend to. We can't stay trapped here indefinitely!"
"What a headache. We only came out to relax, and never expected to run into something like this."
Song Yaoyao gestured for everyone to quiet down. Once the crowd fell silent, she said:
"Please be patient, everyone. Once we've verified your identities, anyone cleared of suspicion will be allowed to leave."
Song Yaoyao turned to Eagle One and said:
"Send people to verify their identities. Let anyone cleared of suspicion leave.
None of Extravagant Delight Manor's attendants, stewards, chefs, kitchen assistants, or other staff are allowed to leave."
"Yes."
Song Yaoyao took out a letter and said:
"Also, I have a letter here. Send someone to deliver it to the palace and