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The night was deep and silent.
In Bianning County, tranquility had descended, with only the night watchman's voice echoing through the city's airspace. On the empty streets, occasional footsteps could be heard, and a group of soldiers on night patrol passed by. Despite wearing military uniforms, they looked more like a band of hooligans.
The county was under martial law due to the ongoing war, and the streets were supposed to be deserted at night. However, high-ranking individuals moved about freely, and the patrolling soldiers turned a blind eye to them.
In several officials' residences, there was a façade of peace and prosperity, with bright lights and the sound of music and dance.
In the back garden of the Deputy Magistrate's office, Sun Chaoen had set up a table for drinks, with Wei Yuan and Yue Qilin sitting at the table. Yue Qilin was looking particularly gloomy, his head bowed as he drank glass after glass.
