"An assassin has infiltrated our villa and injured our master. We followed the assassin here and suspect he has escaped into your estate. We request Mr. Gu's indulgence to search the place."
Gu Chengyu glanced at the speaker, a man in his forties holding a knife, with three others similarly dressed, following him at a distance, seemingly led by this man. From their attire, Gu Chengyu presumed them to be guards of some sort.
Yet Gu Chengyu felt the man spoke with a slightly raised chin and an arrogant demeanor, more like a figure accustomed to giving orders rather than a mere guard.
"Master, our people have already surrounded the estate; the assassin will find it hard to escape."
Gu Chengyu was about to reply when someone approached the man on horseback to report.
Listening to this, Gu Chengyu's anger flared. In this world, as long as one has power and influence, they can do as they please.
