Early the next morning, a piece of shocking news began to circulate through the town: Lord Yu had encountered a ghost last night!
This news caused quite a stir, drawing even more attention than the farce that had unfolded the night before. After all, this was the Imperial Inspector—a man whose single word could ruin families and destroy lives, a figure whose influence here arguably carried more weight than the Emperor’s own. And yet, even this high-ranking official had been haunted?
People have always loved a spectacle. Inside a teahouse, several guests were holding court, loudly discussing the recent string of bizarre events. When they reached the topic of last night, they lowered their voices, cupping their hands to their mouths as if sharing a deep secret, though they spoke loudly enough for all to hear: "I heard Lord Yu was so terrified he wet his pants. He fainted and lay on the ground for quite a while before anyone found him, his clothes completely soaked through..."
Chapter 419