Chapter 504: Dumplings Can Also Be Shaped Like Rats
The rumors turned out to be true—before winter had even ended, Constable Luo had arrived in Changjing to take office.
Song You had seen him twice on the streets.
However, both times, Constable Luo had been leading his men in handling cases. While Song You had noticed him, Constable Luo had not noticed Song You.
During this period, Constable Luo was undoubtedly busy.
By nature, he was likely more tactful than Duke of Thunder Zhou had been back in the day, better at handling matters, yet no less upright in his principles. Furthermore, since Prime Minister Yu had deliberately followed the example of Prime Minister Gu, making an exception to transfer him to the capital, expectations for him were high. Constable Luo had no intention of letting Prime Minister Yu down.
The timing of his appointment was also significant.
On a small scale, the New Year was approaching.
On a larger scale, the Emperor remained missing, and the Crown Prince had long since taken over state affairs. The official search for the Emperor—whether by the court or military—had become a mere formality. Everyone knew that once the New Year passed, the Crown Prince would likely face south, back to the north, and ascend to the throne.
The disorder in Changjing—both among the people and within their hearts—needed to be stabilized.
With Prime Minister Yu’s support and the Crown Prince’s backing, Constable Luo worked tirelessly, making arrests day and night. Whether it was local thugs and scoundrels, wandering martial artists, the offspring of nobility, or even rogue ghosts and demons, none were spared.
Each time Song You saw him, Constable Luo was always in a rush, passing by swiftly.