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Before long, He Lingchuan had escorted Fatty Wang into He Chunhua’s temporary quarters, where two of his father’s guards were already stationed.
The lady of this house was present as well, trembling as she watched them come in.
He Lingchuan asked her, “The man who was here earlier, was he a brigand too?”
“My child’s father was killed. That scoundrel took his place to watch over you,” she said through tears. “And what he did to me… that wasn’t the only thing. Please, Lord Official, spare our lives!”
He Lingchuan sighed. “Head inside and lock the door. What happens here has nothing to do with you.”
She nodded silently and slipped into the master bedroom. Moments later, the metallic clink of a lock came from within.
He settled Fatty Wang and Mrs. Zhu in the kitchen, then the five of them spread out to guard the doors and windows, every hand gripping a weapon tightly.
Not long after, footsteps sounded outside.
He Lingchuan...
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