"Don't even mention it," Gu Ziyi grumbled. "He's a constable. Yesterday, some drunkards caused a scene and ended up killing someone. My husband's been out investigating the case since yesterday afternoon. When we left this morning, he still hadn't returned."
"Don't be hard on him," Gu Chengrui consoled her. "He can't exactly stroll around when he's on duty. As long as he's safe, that's all that matters."
"I understand that, of course," Gu Ziyi conceded. "Otherwise, we wouldn't have made it this far."
Following their reunion, a steady stream of visitors arrived to pay their respects. However, the couple only entertained those they considered close acquaintances. Everyone else was politely turned away, and any gifts they offered were declined.
