Han Shizhong had just finished inspecting the East Gate, and everything seemed normal.

On snowy days like this, there aren't many people going in or out of the city gates.

He planned to go to the south gate to take another look, and if there were no problems, he would go back to sleep.

Suddenly, a woman's voice rang in my ears: "Help!"

Upon hearing the sound, the Imperial Guards at the East Gate reacted quickly and ran towards the sound.

Suddenly, a throwing knife flew out from behind and pierced the woman's back. The woman screamed and fell to the ground.

Those behind, seeing the Imperial Guards approaching, quickly turned and fled, disappearing into the darkness.

Logically speaking, as the commander-in-chief of the Imperial Guards, there was no need for him to come here on a snowy day.

However, news from the palace indicated an urgent situation, so he came in person.

I never expected to witness a murder in the street here.

This is fucking awful.

This thug is too arrogant! He doesn't take my Imperial Guards seriously at all!

Han Shizhong roared, "Chase them! We must catch them!"

At his command, dozens of Imperial Guard soldiers rushed off in that direction.

The Imperial Guards were the elite of the Song Dynasty's army; each of them moved with lightning speed, like a cheetah in the night.

When Han Shizhong went over to take a look, he saw that the woman had a knife stuck in her back, but fortunately it wasn't in a vital area.

"Have someone send him back to my residence first," Han Shizhong said. "Qu Duan, go and invite Doctor Sun to my residence."

"yes!"

Qu Duan was a trusted lieutenant of Han Shizhong, and he immediately led his men to find Sun Changlian, a famous physician in Tokyo.

Han Shizhong then went to inspect the south gate again, and only after he had finished inspecting everything did he return.

Liang Hongyu did not go to sleep alone, but waited for him to return.

Unexpectedly, Hu Yantong brought back a woman who recounted what had happened. Liang Hongyu said, "Knowing that there were Imperial Guards patrolling ahead, they still killed people. It seems that there is more to this than meets the eye. We will make a decision after my husband returns."

Han Shizhong led his men back to the mansion, and on the way, he happened to run into He Liming.

"Your humble servant pays respects to the Marquis of Valor!"

"Commander He, you're still patrolling late at night."

“A thief has fled, and I dare not be negligent.”

Han Shizhong immediately became curious: "What kind of thief?"

Seeing that there were many people here, He Liming didn't want to be too explicit with Han Shizhong, so he simply said, "A woman was being chased and killed, and the murderer is a wanted criminal."

"Oh?" Han Shizhong laughed. "That's a coincidence. I saw a woman being chased by someone at the East Gate earlier. The murderer has already escaped, and I ordered my men to capture him!"

He Liming was overjoyed: "Where is that woman?"

"He was stabbed in the back and has been brought to my residence. I have invited Doctor Sun. I never expected that he would be the person Commander He was looking for. Come, let's go to my residence for a chat."

"Thank you, Marquis Yongwu!"

"No need for thanks, I'm just doing my duty for His Majesty."

To be honest, He Liming has always had a good impression of Han Shizhong.

Han Shizhong was not a purely military general; he was meticulous, knew how to get along with people, and was usually very low-key.

Which of those civil officials doesn't have a scandalous story?

However, Han Shizhong did not, and he would generally cooperate with anything that was within his power to do.

He Liming followed Han Shizhong all the way back to the Marquis of Yongwu's residence.

When Liang Hongyu saw Han Shizhong return, she quickly went to help him take off his cloak.

"This humble official greets Madam. I apologize for disturbing you."

"Commander He, what brings you to my residence so late at night?"

Han Shizhong said, "Let's make some tea first."

Liang Hongyu didn't ask any more questions, but instead instructed her servants to make tea.

"Commander He, don't be anxious. Doctor Sun is treating you right now. We can ask him after he's finished."

Han Shizhong dismissed his attendants, leaving only the two of them.

Han Shizhong's meaning is already very clear: He Liming, what exactly happened? Can you tell me now?

He Liming certainly knew what Han Shizhong meant.

He didn't hide anything, after all, Han Shizhong was the Marquis of Valiant Warriors personally appointed by His Majesty and the Commander-in-Chief of the Central Imperial Guard.

He recounted everything that had happened that afternoon.

Han Shizhong broke out in a cold sweat, slammed his fist on the table, and roared, "How dare these thieves be so rampant!"

Fortunately, he personally went to each city gate tonight, and now the Imperial Guards at each city gate are strictly checking everything that enters and exits.

Shortly after, Doctor Sun came out.

"This humble subject pays respects to the Valiant Marquis."

"how?"

"The patient has woken up and is fine."

He Liming breathed a long sigh of relief.

"Dr. Sun, thank you for making this trip."

"You're too kind, Marquis Yongwu. It is my honor to be able to solve your problem."

"Go back and rest. I'll have someone deliver your reward to you first thing tomorrow morning."

"I take my leave."

Han Shizhong and He Liming went into the guest room.

The girl was only eighteen years old, but she was quite beautiful.

Seeing that He Liming was wearing a black robe, which was the standard attire of the Imperial City Guard, she quickly stood up and said, "This humble subject greets Your Excellency."

"Zhou Xiulan?"

"It's a commoner!"

Who killed your parents?

Zhou Xiulan was slightly taken aback, not expecting He Liming to ask such a sharp question right away.

"It's Wu Dalang, the pancake seller next door!"

He Liming and Han Shizhong exchanged a glance, and He Liming rushed out to arrest the person first.

Soon, the Imperial City Guard surrounded the Wu family, who lived next door to Zhou Xiulan.

But the house was empty.

It's likely that Wu Dalang killed someone at the East Gate, but fearing exposure for failing to kill himself, he dared not return.

He Liming sighed: "Let's keep searching."

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