Chapter 208: The Investigation
The investigation begins quietly, with spies and informants working behind the scenes. Lin Yuer assigns trusted officials to quietly infiltrate the ranks of the disillusioned nobles, gathering information on any signs of the shadow organization. The search is long and painstaking, with little to go on except a trail of cryptic messages and rumors of a leader who is never seen, only heard of in whispers.
One night, while reviewing the latest reports, Lin Yuer receives unexpected news from a source within the capital. The shadow organization has made its first move. In the dead of night, a series of high-profile assassinations have taken place. Several key officials in her administration are dead, their lives claimed by skilled assassins. Lin Yuer's heart sinks. The conspiracy is much deeper than she anticipated.