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Once the notice was published, it quickly spread through every street and alley. The matter concerning the Li Family Cloth Shop rapidly became a hot topic of discussion among people, making it widely known. On the bustling streets, the air was filled with a chorus of debates. Most of these discussions were conducted in hushed tones, as everyone understood that this incident involved the lofty royal family, and any misstep could lead to dire consequences.
Before long, many individuals claiming to possess crucial leads arrived at the Yamen. However, after listening to their accounts with great anticipation, Zhang Ting felt a wave of disappointment wash over him. These so-called leads were nothing more than baseless rumors and wild speculations. Without substantial evidence to support them, everything was merely talk.
Days passed by, and three full days went by without any significant breakthroughs in the case. Just as Zhang Ting was feeling overwhelmed by the pressure, he received an urgent message from Emperor Wu through Lin Zhen: "I give you three more days. If there is still no progress in the investigation, you might as well pack your things and retire at home!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Ting felt as if he had been struck by lightning; panic set in immediately. With only three short days left, how could he possibly find the key clues needed to solve this case? This undoubtedly posed a tremendous challenge before him.
On Lin Quan's side, anxiety was mounting; after all, this case had been under investigation for several days without any sign of progress. Even the usually composed Li Bai seemed unable to contain his impatience at this moment.
The next day, a person unexpectedly arrived at the Yamen. Who could this be? In the main hall of the Yamen, Zhang Ting sat upright, his gaze fixed intently on the newcomer as he asked sternly, "Who stands before us?"
As everyone focused their attention on him, they saw that the man appeared somewhat stooped with sparse facial hair that had begun to gray; judging by his appearance, Ji Shao seemed to be over fifty years old. The man respectfully replied, "Your Excellency, I am Gongfu, responsible for night watch duties in the southern part of the city."
Zhang Ting nodded slightly and pressed on with his inquiry: "Have you come bearing important clues related to this case?"
Gongfu quickly responded, "Your Excellency Ming Jian! Li Zhanggui is truly a good man!" After pausing for a moment, Gongfu continued to elaborate: "I make my living as a night watchman and often traverse through the streets and alleys at night."
The fabric shop run by Li Zhanggui sometimes stayed busy until deep into the night. Whenever Xiao Ren passed by while on his night watch, Li Zhanggui would always warmly invite him in to rest his feet and thoughtfully pour him a cup of warm water to quench his thirst. This kindness was something Xiao Ren always remembered fondly.
Zhang Ting fixed a sharp gaze on Gongfu and asked seriously, "Please tell me in detail what you know about this case."
Gongfu swallowed hard, trying to calm his nerves before continuing, "That night, the moonlight was dim and everything was silent. As usual, I carried my gong and struck the wooden clapper to announce the time as I walked along the street. However, I soon felt an unbearable thirst, and my water flask was completely empty. At that moment, I happened to pass by Li Zhanggui's shop and thought it would be good to go in and ask for a cup of water."
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