As luck would have it, they encountered heavy rain when they were still a day’s journey from Tianqing Town. For the sake of safety, Du Chunzhi and her party decided to stay an extra day at a roadside post house.
When they finally arrived, Old Gu got out of the carriage to inquire about the town's official kiln. The tavern waiter, who was the most well-informed person in town, described the situation vividly: "The kiln you're talking about had a major incident. A lot of people were arrested first thing this morning. They say there was embezzlement involved, and it’s likely heads will roll."
Old Gu was shocked; things had moved far too quickly!
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