These women of all shapes and sizes stood around, indignant.
Gu Qingcheng let out a cold snort, "Quiet!"
"I've learned about your situation."
Those women immediately fell silent, placing absolute trust in the Hang City Empress.
In their memories, the Hang City Empress, as the City Lord, loved her people like her own children—a truly great City Lord.
Gu Qingcheng swept her gaze over them calmly.
"These past few days, Xiao Ye had been with me the whole time, accompanying me on official business outside the city. The one who deceived you—the flower thief—is someone else entirely."
"If I'm not mistaken, that person disguised himself as Xiao Ye to trick you and steal your resources."
The women froze for a moment, and more than half believed what Gu Qingcheng said.
But a small number voiced doubts, saying,
