Nangong He's army retreated, and so did the rioters.
He had captured many people, but he could not get any information from them.
Therefore, Xia Xiaosu asked the guards to interrogate some of the captured rioters, but it was only for show.
He also ordered the men of sacrifice to keep an eye on the fleeing rioters and remember the people they met and their appearances.
Then, he let the little foxes go to the noble area far away from the riot site to keep an eye on them.
A gentleman would not stand under a dangerous wall. If he wanted to stay out of it and control the overall situation, he had to stay out of the dust.
If the mastermind behind the scenes ordered the rioters to riot next to his residence, then it was very likely that he would be involved in the dispute.
Of course, it was also possible for others to do the opposite.
However, Xia Xiaosu could tell the character of the mastermind from the way he had manipulated the situation.
