Jiang Yuan took over the case and went to have hotpot with the members of the Cold Case Squad, as well as the newly joined Qian Tongyi and others, including Liu Cheng from Beijing.
The Emperor wouldn't let his soldiers go hungry, and for the members of the Cold Case Squad who had just been busy with a murder case, it was necessary to take a break and clear their minds.
As for Qian Tongyi and Liu Cheng, they were simply along for the ride.
Especially Liu Cheng, who had followed Jiang Yuan from Ningtai County and witnessed the entire process of how Jiang Yuan solved the "locked room murder case." It wasn't stunning, but rather, devoid of any pretense.
