Day had fully broken by the time Han Yuling returned to the inn with a heavy expression. She called Li Geng over and instructed him in a low voice, "Head Constable Lao is already dead. Have someone bury him and clean up the mess." Li Geng was startled for a moment, but quickly replied, "Understood, I'll see to it right away."
Han Yuling recounted the whole story in detail to Jiang Daoyuan. Jiang Daoyuan looked completely incredulous. "I cannot believe this. My wife was well-read and knew propriety; she was never that kind of person." Han Yuling sat across from Jiang Daoyuan; her gaze was resolute, while his face was full of doubt.
"Lord Jiang, I know this is hard to believe, but every word I said is true," Han Yuling said, her tone filled with sincerity. "I understand the confusion in your heart, and I comprehend your trust in your wife. But the truth is often hidden in the most unlikely places."
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