On the official road west of Hangzhou City, I gripped the reins tightly, sweat soaking through my back. Zhao Wuhen's letter said that Liu Yue'e was locked up in the Inspection Office yamen outside the city, but I always felt things were not that simple.
"Stop!" A guard blocked my horse. "This is a restricted government office ahead, idlers keep out!"
I flashed the Liu Clan token. "I am General Liu's son-in-law, and I have an urgent matter to request an audience with the Inspection Commissioner."
Chapter 102