In Yin Country, Xiangyue City.
The assassination and death of the crown prince's concubine, Mu Ya, did not cause a real stir in the city. After every inn was investigated, two out-of-town men who arrived late at night the previous day were quickly identified as the suspects. However, no one knew who they were, and apart from the discarded horses, they left no trace.
The blood-drenched puppet doll, full of needles and bearing Su Liang's name, found not far from Mu Ya's body, was secretly sent to the palace of Yin Country.
After seeing it, the emperor of Yin Country asked, "Are we sure Su Liang and Gu Ling are not in Jiaye City?"
With confirmation, the emperor of Yin Country issued a secret order. Anyone in Xiangyue City and nearby cities resembling a man and a woman or two men should be closely monitored. If any clue hinting towards Su Liang and Gu Ling is found, it should be reported immediately.
