He shooed the travelers away, his tone anxious, but his eyes gleaming with excitement.
This was a first-hand scoop. If this story didn't appear in every teahouse and wine shop by tomorrow, it would be a dereliction of duty. The travelers caught the hint and turned to run; the onlookers quickly followed suit.
The officials felt their scalps prickling, their fingers trembling uncontrollably. With a scene like this, it would be a miracle if the news didn't spread.
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