Shao Yunduan's inevitable clash with the three big families loomed closer with each passing day. Since his arrival, Sun Bai and his team had meticulously gathered intelligence on the inner workings of these influential households, familiarizing themselves with the layouts of their mansions.
Without hesitation, Sun Bai made his move, targeting Fan Ruyin and her husband's courtyard.
Fortune smiled upon him as he apprehended Granny Hang, Fan Ruyin's confidant, in the dead of night. Awakening to a sharp blade at her neck, the old woman trembled in terror, spilling every detail at Sun Bai's prompting. She absolved herself of blame, insisting she was merely a messenger, with Madame Yuezheng and Fan Ruyin orchestrating the scheme through the housekeeper.
Unmoved by her pleas, Sun Bai swiftly rendered her unconscious and departed under the cloak of darkness.
Simultaneously, the government office executed another successful arrest.
