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Since Sun Heyu failed to capture Chen Jianqiu, the effort to convict Chen Jianchou should have stalled. With the crucial evidence missing, even if one wanted to keep him detained, it would no longer be possible.
Qi Xuansu thought the matter would end there, but to his surprise, new developments arose.
This Wu Burong truly withstood the pressure and stubbornly refused to release Chen Jianchou, forcing Qi Xuansu to take action personally.
To put it bluntly, since she refused to accept goodwill and insisted on making things ugly, Qi Xuansu could hardly be blamed. After all, Zheng Jiaohe was already dead, and Lin Tianhe had already fled. Qi Xuansu was no longer afraid of bad optics.
Thus, Qi Xuansu convened a meeting. Those attending included many Chief Superintendents from the branch halls, as well as Li Changge representing the Beichen Hall. Li Zhuyu was still in Lion City handling interrogations and could not make it back, so Li Changge took charge on the Thanglong Prefecture side.
The meeting was once again held in the small conference room adjoining Qi Xuansu’s office. Since the Daoist Order had abolished many kneeling rites and outwardly emphasized equality,...
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