Chapter 43 A Diversion for Others

This interrogation was beyond Ran Yan's expectation. In the brightly lit main hall, Liu Pinrang, clad in a scarlet official uniform and a black hat, sat flanked by several dignitaries. Among them were Yin Wenshu and Ran Wen, giving the impression of a public trial.

"Inspector, Noble Lady Ran Shiqi has been brought here," announced a Government Official.

Everyone in the hall turned their heads at the sound. Under the dim light, a figure in a light purple robe with her ink-black hair loosely tied into a bun, her features like a painting, approached with the hem of her dress unfurling at her feet in a graceful arc, exuding a faint coolness.

Ran Wen's iron-gray face eased slightly upon seeing Ran Yan.

Ran Yan stood in the center of the hall and bowed respectfully, "I greet Inspector Liu."

Liu Pinrang's expression was solemn as he briefly replied, "You need not be formal," and then turned to the Government Official, "Bring in Noble Lady Ran Shiba."