Indeed, unlike those distinguished guests at the inn, the common people of the Capital are discussing Gao Lian's atrocities of rape and pillage, his selfish framing and extermination of entire families, and the wrongful killing of innocent people.
The common folk are filled with righteous indignation, cursing that the corrupt official deserves to die.
Hmm... if there are no surprises, this must be a rumor started by Yuan Li, or someone from the Imperial Faction... As Zhao Douan was pondering, a man looking like a house servant approached and said respectfully,
"Sir, my master invites you for a talk."
"Whose servant are you?" Zhao Douan asked with curiosity.
The servant lifted his hand and pointed towards a secluded street corner, where a carriage was parked by the roadside.
At that moment, the carriage curtain was lifted, revealing a somewhat familiar face.
Minister of Rites!
