After a swift transfer of responsibilities in the government office throughout the night, Governor Lin promptly rented a carriage and departed from Shanglin Prefecture the following morning. His haste was evident; he appeared eager to leave the place behind.
In reality, there wasn't much to transfer. Aside from numerous unsolved cold cases, Governor Lin also had his subordinates to account for. He chose not to take with him the registration clerk, the safekeeping room archivist, and the governor's two assistants, as these individuals were all locals. There were also twelve constables who remained behind.
The presence of merely twelve constables within the entire government office was an enduring source of amazement. In a typical county office, there would be a significantly larger number of constables, with some even exceeding two dozen.
