The parents of the Cao family were utterly disappointed with Cao Jiang, often expressing harsh words wishing his misfortune, but upon learning of his true demise, they were immensely grieved. When they heard the news and arrived, they were in a daze.
The constables took them up the mountain. When they confirmed that the body was indeed Cao Jiang, the Cao family nearly fainted.
Constable Jiang asked them a few questions, but the Cao family knew little, only stating that they hadn't seen him for over half a month. As for where he went or whom he met before his disappearance, they were genuinely clueless.
Constable Jiang led the constables in a search nearby, but found no more clues, so they had Cai Jiang's body brought up, and everyone headed directly down the mountain.
With Shu Yu present, Ruan Hai's plan to incite the villagers to cause destruction failed, and the intention to frame Ruan Jinqian had to be temporarily put on hold.
