Li Zheng did not fully understand why Zhiyu's pearl and the awakening of her sister-in-law were related. However, since they were referred to him, there must be some connection.
He summoned a few government officials to accompany him and Lin Yicheng to apprehend the culprits.
There were only a handful of pickpockets and thieves in Yan City and their whereabouts were predictable. Since their crimes were minor, they weren't given much attention.
In a dilapidated house in the Western City, a group of people were gathered. Apart from a man with a sharp face and monkey cheeks, and another one with thick eyebrows and small eyes who looked quite honest, there was a white-haired, crippled old beggar and two children.
The two children were thin and small, huddling in a corner, too scared to speak.
"If the girl is not skillful, we can just sell her to the brothel." The sharp-faced man spat, then glanced at the little girl in the corner and snorted coldly.
