The arrest of Liu Qi sent ripples through Jingzhou, which had only just settled into peace.
In less than a day, everyone who should—and shouldn't—know about it had received the news. Each person reacted differently, but those tied to him through illicit dealings were terrified, living in dread of what each new day might bring.
While Zhao Lichun went to consult Fanzhi Wen, District Mayor Yu Zhengping sought out Zhou Zhengming, hoping to minimize the fallout and secure a peaceful coexistence going forward.
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