Fan Wei recounted the bizarre events, startling the government officials behind him.
"What, vanished!"
"Old Fan, are you sure this is true?"
"Who would be so bold to lay hands on our prefecture's men?"
"Chief, is our visit to the Wu family manor related to them?"
Fan Wei gently raised his right hand, indicating for everyone to be silent.
"Alright, be quiet. Once we enter the Wu family manor, form groups of three. Look for anything suspicious."
"Remember, leave no corner unchecked!"
"The prefect has ordered us to find our four missing men and Wu Wei's body within three days."
Fan Wei had no time to explain to them, as his steps quickened once again.
In front of the Wu family's manor, two gaunt-looking servants hurried over upon seeing the official attire of Fan Wei's group.
"Greetings, officers!"
The two Wu family servants displayed a fawning, humble demeanor, bowing and greeting Fan Wei's group.
"Spare the idle talk. I am the chief constable of the prefecture, Fan Wei."
