"If what Shang said is true, it means that he must've rushed to Huai County yesterday to see the lanterns as a ploy. He not only found out that Lin Chenzhi was released in advance, but he must also know that it was Shang who asked me to release him.
"Do you think Shang is treating me like a fool? He even dared to hint that if I don't take him into custody as soon as possible, I might end up like him next time and be hung at the entrance. Who knows how many other things Shang has been hiding from me?!"
"A merchant like Shang who has made a name for himself in business is easier to handle. I will go and ask the other officers and servants about it, and have them go back and inform me of their findings.
