The man at the table set down his wine cup, sneering, "I think he's out of his mind. After the turmoil, all city gates are under strict control, even government officials can't come and go freely, yet he still thinks about leaving the city? Who else would they arrest if not him?"
"Now the richer someone is, the more scared they are. I heard there was a battle within the Imperial City that day, seems like there was an attempt to force the Emperor's hand... if there was indeed a change in power, there wouldn't be enough time to escape..."
"Stop talking nonsense, if people hear, it could cost your head."
"The Ministry of Construction and Jingzhao Mansion are actively repairing and distributing consolation money in batches, at least for now, the situation seems stable."
"The question is, who exactly is behind this affair?"
