I am the old, fiery-faced man from the senior department.

Kal'tsit's expression was serious, and her speech quickened.

“But our current situation is extremely dangerous. Once the other side finds out that we have no backup, they will definitely kill us to prevent those secrets from being exposed. If we back down now, we may be able to save our lives.”

"But if we return empty-handed, I will not only fail His Highness's high expectations of me, but I will also feel resentful."

"This matter must be handled quickly, not delayed. We must find evidence and eliminate them before they can act."

"Please just say what you think."

Mei Wanniang prepared for the worst.

"it is good."

Kal'tsit looked at her and said, word by word:

"Exhume and examine the body."

Thirty-three lynxes replied: Great! We've got this in the bag!

[Prefectural Governor's Office]

"..."

Lu Huaide stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the sky. Behind him, a table of fine food and wine had been laid out, awaiting the arrival of his invited guests.

"Tap tap tap".

A series of hurried footsteps approached, and then, Walper, dressed in white, stepped into the room.

"My beloved teacher."

He bowed and greeted Lu Huaide respectfully.

"coming."

Lu Huaide turned around, a smile on his face.

"Please sit down."

Wolper took a deep breath and took his seat with Lu Huaide.

Lu Huaide picked up the flask of wine, then waved to him with a smile.

"please."

Volper glanced at the flask of wine, touched the life-saving item at his waist, and smiled.

"Thank you."

"..."

Kal'tsit paced back and forth in the room, deep in thought.

"Let's go! To the prefectural government."

The sudden shout startled Bai Zhi, who was dozing in her chair, and also alerted Mei Wanniang, who was looking after the woman.

"To the prefectural governor?"

Bai Zhi rubbed her eyes, thinking she hadn't misheard, and asked again.

"We request Lord Lu's permission to open the coffin."

Kal'tsit replied affirmatively.

"Since we can't determine the depth of the river, why can't we secretly perform an autopsy?"

Mei Wanniang asked, puzzled.

"Yes."

Although the troublesome martial artist was dead, the prefectural government still had a considerable number of soldiers, and Bai Zhi was unsure whether she could withstand their siege.

"To strike the mountain to scare the tiger."

"Knocking on the mountain to scare the tiger? Who's the tiger... I mean, besides me, who else is the tiger?"

Kal'tsit glanced at the somewhat dazed tiger cub and patiently explained:

"In this situation, we only see monkeys but not tigers. Let's give it a nudge and let the evil tiger reveal itself."

"Walk."

The group hurried to the prefectural government office, where they met Lu Huaide in the reception room, led by the gatekeeper.

“Mr. Kal'tsit”.

"Lord Lu."

Upon meeting, Kal'tsit immediately asked:

"I have heard that Magistrate Mei carried a secret letter before his death, but why did this secret letter disappear after his death?"

"..."

Lu Huaide nodded slightly, his sharp eyes fixed on Kal'tsit, and said:

"Since this secret letter has disappeared, it has become a secret forever, and has gone to the grave with Magistrate Mei."

Kal'tsit nodded slightly to show that she understood, and then continued:

"Since the secret is buried, we have no choice but to dig it up."

"You want to open the coffin?"

Lu Huaide asked in surprise.

"An autopsy is also required."

"Why perform an autopsy?"

"I believe there are other reasons for Magistrate Mei's death."

"This... I'm afraid that's not appropriate."

Lu Huaide stood with his hands in his pockets, talking to himself, as if he were warning everyone.

“Magistrate Mei has been buried for half a year. To open the coffin and disturb the earth at this time would be a great disrespect to the deceased.”

"not to mention."

Lu Huaide added:

"We have no taboo against opening the coffin and disturbing the earth. But if his family finds out, this prefecture... will have a hard time explaining it."

“Lord Lu, Magistrate Mei died unjustly, and justice has not been served. He will surely support what I am doing.”

"As for Magistrate Mei's family."

Kal'tsit stepped aside, revealing Mei Wan Niang, who was disguised as a man.

"I would like to ask Magistrate Mei's family whether they agree to open the coffin."

“The family of Magistrate Mei…”

Lu Huaide looked at Mei Wanniang with a puzzled expression, and then he was suddenly taken aback.

"You, you are..."

"...Uncle Lu."

Mei Wanniang stepped forward and greeted Lu Huaide with a complicated tone.

"I am Mei Wanniang, the daughter of the late Magistrate Mei. I am also Magistrate Mei's only remaining relative in this world."

"Uncle Lu."

She looked at Lu Huaide, her words firm.

"As long as it can avenge her father, Wanniang will not hesitate to break ground and open the coffin."

"Hehe... Okay, okay."

Lu Huaide forced a smile, then looked at Kal'tsit.

“Mr. Kal'tsit, please have a seat.”

Kal'tsit cupped her hands in greeting, and without any further formalities, immediately chose a seat.

"Lord Lu, if you have no objections, please preside over the opening of the coffin yourself."

When Kal'tsit's words reached Luweid's ears, he frowned and waved his hands repeatedly.

"Slow down, slowly."

"If I remember correctly."

He stood up, walked around with his head down, and muttered to himself.

"Today is the 13th of the lunar calendar, which is an inauspicious day and not suitable for breaking ground."

"Yes, it's not advisable to break ground."

He looked at Kal'tsit and forced a smile.

According to local custom, let's wait until after the 13th to discuss it.

"...Very well. When in Rome, do as the Romans do; there's nothing wrong with that."

Kal'tsit agreed.

"Then, tomorrow?"

Lu Huaide forced a smile and nodded slightly.

"Alright. Then, farewell."

After he agreed, Kal'tsit got up to say goodbye and prepare to leave.

"Lord Kelsey."

Lu Huaide called out to her.

"Oh? Why does Lord Lu address me as 'Lord'?"

Kal'tsit stopped, turned around, and asked him with a puzzled look.