Tread, tread, tread…
Countless black-armored imperial guards and constables passed through Dragon Creek Alley in the east of the city. Noises rose and fell.
"Search every house."
"Be careful. There are still traps here. Go to the military ordnance department and call over people who know their stuff."
…
Meanwhile, inside the Imperial City, a few chief constables of the Black Office who had rushed over were standing outside the Bright Yang Pool. From time to time, palace maids and doctors would enter and leave.
