After speaking, Brother Ling took his time drinking tea again.
The magistrate saw Brother Ling resting once more and curiously asked, "Brother Ling, aren't we investigating today?"
"Not investigating." Brother Ling pointed to the tea across the table, "Today is for drinking tea."
"Alright…" The magistrate heard they weren't investigating today, and inexplicably felt relieved.
Honestly, for him to investigate a good person and redress grievances for an obvious villain felt awkward.
Yet Brother Ling, with his exceptional hearing, laughed upon hearing him sigh,
"Regarding Young Hero Zhang, I'm investigating but never mentioned arresting him.
He rids harm for the people; I'm not foolish and clearly understand that.
Taking on his case, especially because I know you also despise evil, why not we do some facade to protect him.
Seeing as you really haven't changed, still as much a foe to evil as ever."
Brother Ling said this and then suddenly sighed,
