Corpses Wrapped in Straw Mats Were Only the Appetizer-A Thousand Men Turned Out in Force!

Inside the government office.

Scholar, Twin Whips, Drunkard, and the others stood side by side.

Their boss showed not a trace of New Year cheer. His face was icy.

Jia Huan commanded sharply:

"Pass down my orders. Investigate the Princess Consort of Eastern Peace's relatives thoroughly. I want evidence of their crimes. Then send men to investigate the Prince of Eastern Peace in secret. Anyone who provides important evidence will be richly rewarded. Get to it!"

Their boss rarely showed such fury. Their answers rang out:

"Yes, sir!"

It was not until dawn the next day that Scholar returned with a Small Banner to report.

Scholar reported truthfully:

"Boss, the Prince of Eastern Peace has always been cautious and keeps an exceptionally low profile. We couldn't find evidence of any crimes. The mansion also seems to be on its guard. Its officials have shut themselves indoors, and it has added more than a dozen guards with considerable internal strength."

Jia Huan's expression was cold.

Scholar continued:

"The Prince of Eastern Peace's Mansion rose to prominence in the lands of Qi and Lu. That was where it began, and where its roots remain. They say the prince spent more than a decade in Dengzhou and Laizhou. In my humble opinion, we'll have to go to Shandong to find evidence."

"As a prince outside the imperial clan, he keeps his tail tucked in the Divine Capital for fear of giving anyone grounds to criticize him. But he might not be so restrained back home."

After his report, a Small Banner cupped his fists in greeting and said respectfully:

"Lord Jia, I've uncovered an important lead."

"The princess consort's younger brother, Yao Changsheng, is a company commander in the Capital Camp's Three Thousand Camp, a military officer of the lower sixth rank. Her