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Lin Qingcheng received a notice that he was to undergo routine questioning by Fengxian Hall. At first, he let his guard down, since many people were being questioned. Aside from several Deputy Mansion Masters, nearly everyone in the Poluo Daoist Mansion had been involved. The stated reason was matters related to the Nanyang United Trading Company.
The Nanyang United Trading Company was rumored to be the Daoist Mansion’s money pouch, and not without basis. Many Daoists had dirty dealings with the Company. Most people were relieved that only minor issues surfaced while Sage Qi was stationed in Lion City. At worst, it meant a demerit.
If things ended here, it would mean Sage Qi and Sage Wang had reached a compromise, not punishing the masses. Though the matter appeared serious, the Daoist Mansion remained calm, and nearly everyone questioned chose to cooperate.
Aside from Wang Jiaohe, Qi Xuansu, Xu Jiaorong, and Xie Jiaofeng, all other Deputy Mansion Masters’ secretaries were placed under review. Lin Qingcheng, being one of them, found this perfectly reasonable....
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