The temple was truly at its wits' end and could only resort to using calming incense, suggesting that Qian Wanxiu should still seek out a famous doctor or perhaps, "the bell must be untied by the person who tied it."
By the time they returned to Yuanyang County, the news had spread everywhere, Pei Wenjie's resentful ghost came seeking retribution, and even Jiang Benxin was detained by Zhou Cai in the prison, pending a report on whether the case needed to be reviewed.
Zhao Liniang was causing a ruckus at home, "Who exactly killed my son!? Was it you? It must have been you who killed my son, and now he's come back for vengeance, hasn't he!?"
Pei Zongli was so hassled by the uproar that he dared not return home each day. The neighbors in the vicinity were also severely affected, filled with both fear and resentment.
The silk and satin shop saw no business either due to the incident.
