The Xie Household Was Ambushed-Drenched in Blood, He Carried a Coffin into the Imperial City!

It was the fourth watch of the night.

A carriage sped into the estate, and a burly middle-aged man scrambled out in panic. He was Xie Tong, a sixth-rank military officer of the Capital Camp.

"You bastard Jia! Threatening an imperial official's wife and children-you're utterly shameless!"

Xie Tong staggered into the inner residence and hurried to check several bedrooms. Only after seeing his children sleeping soundly did he let out a long sigh of relief.

"I'm shameless?" Jia Huan's face was icy as he pronounced each word with deliberate force:

"Surrounding and murdering a Hundred-Household Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard is tantamount to rebellion-a crime punishable by extermination of your clan!"

"You're spewing bloody slander!" Xie Tong's face twisted, his lips trembling.

He had no idea how much evidence Jia Huan possessed, and fear instantly sent his soul flying out of his body.

Jia Huan was almost certain this man was another of the killers. He raised a hand and clamped it viciously around Xie Tong's neck.

Xie Tong struggled desperately, his face turning crimson.

Just as he was about to suffocate, Jia Huan released him and looked down as the beast gulped for air.

"Who was the real mastermind?"

Xie Tong shook like chaff in a sieve, but said nothing.

Jia Huan roared:

"The commander of the Five Army Camp, Marquis Anyuan, Liu Guangda?"

Boom!

Xie Tong's pupils abruptly contracted, his eyes filled with horror.

"I have no leisure to waste words with you." Jia Huan spoke bluntly:

"I have evidence that he embezzled military pay and sold off the grain reserves. You have two choices."

"Confess truthfully, and I'll send my men to escort your wife and children away today. I won't confiscate your estate, and I'll guarantee your family can live out their days in