Ye Xicheng, Qianshan Xue, and the others had just dismounted when hoofbeats sounded in the distance again.
Everyone turned to look and saw Xiang Chuxiong galloping toward them in haste, surrounded by a group of expert guards.
The instant he saw Wang Tianye's corpse, anger surged across his face.
When his gaze fell on Chen Shi'an, his eyes flickered, and he finally reined in his anger.
Chen Shi'an, Ye Xicheng, and Qianshan Xue hurried forward and saluted Xiang Chuxiong in turn.
Xiang Chuxiong nodded slightly, then looked at Ye Xicheng with a frown. "What happened here?"
Ye Xicheng hurriedly answered, "Reporting to the City Lord, I heard that Commander Chen had come to the City Guard Battalion's compound, so I rushed over. I only just arrived and don't know the details."
Chen Shi'an stepped forward and cupped his hands slightly toward Xiang Chuxiong. "Reporting to the City Lord, Wang Tianye fabricated charges and imprisoned my family and friends in the City Guard Battalion's Prison.
"When I came to demand their release, Wang Tianye attacked me. I killed him on the spot in self-defense."
Xiang Chuxiong fell silent for a moment and looked at Wang Tianye's corpse. Then he angrily ordered the expert guards who had accompanied him, "Detain everyone on this street and question them one by one. Anyone who spat on Commander Wang or threw a shoe at him is to be imprisoned!"
"Yes, City Lord!"
The expert guards cupped their hands in acknowledgment and prepared to act.
At this, the civilians' faces all changed, their expressions filled with panic.
Just then, Chen Shi'an said gravely, "City Lord, I was the one who killed Wang Tianye, and I was also the first to spit on him.
"Wang Tianye had a taste for little girls. At least fifty girls in