A number of people wearing overcoats were standing outside the Ma family's house.

These were all neighbors who had just been woken up by Yu Huan's shout.

"The matter of the luminous pearl is all false. Don't spread baseless rumors, or you'll lose your lives. Remember, keep your mouths shut! Alright, everyone go home and don't gather here. You two, one of you guard this place, and the other go to the county office to get more people and call the coroner. The remaining three of you will come with me to the Yan residence."

Zuo Li was worried about Yan Xia and the others' safety.

He led three officials to the Yan residence.

After knocking a few times, the doorman on night watch opened the gate.

Zuo Li made his way smoothly to the second courtyard.

"Knock knock knock—"

He knocked on Yan Xia's door again.

"Hmm, who is it?" Xiao Ji put on her coat, opened the door, and was surprised to see Zuo Li and the others, as well as the doorman following behind.

"Who is it, Xiao Ji?" Yan Xia's voice came from the bed.

“Auntie, it’s Officer Zuo.” Xiao Ji’s voice was a little hoarse.

She was half asleep.

"Oh, wait a moment, I'll be right there." Yan Xia put on her coat and got out of bed.

"What's going on? Is there something important that you need to come to my residence so late at night?" Yan Xia asked.

"Indeed, Aunt Yan. Has anyone broken into your residence? Or have you heard any noise?"

Zuo Li kept his knife in his hand the whole time.

He looked tense and glanced around.

"No, I went to bed late today, and you guys arrived just as I was dozing off." Yan Xia yawned as she spoke.