After the incident, they returned to Suzhou in the afternoon. The group was received by Magistrate Gao at his residence instead of the inn.
Fortunately, his family members were not present. Otherwise, Qiao Mai wouldn't have stayed there.
Over the next few days, they eradicated all the evil forces in the city with the cooperation of the newly appointed commander. Merchants colluding with them were also exposed and dealt with accordingly.
Yuan Jiaqi held Qiao Mai's hand as they strolled around the Gao family's residence.
"Wife, there's trouble wherever we go. If that commander succeeds, it will endanger the emperor and the crown prince in the capital."
"With me here, there's no danger."
Qiao Mai caught a maple leaf in her hand. "The weather is getting cooler; the leaves are falling. Did you broaden your horizons coming out with me this time?"
"Yeah. The scenery is similar to what's described in books."
