"This subordinate, Gao Xi, pays my respects, Your Excellency!" After entering, Gao Xi first bowed respectfully to Wei Yue, then clasped his hands in a salute toward Pei Shaoqing. "Greetings, Lord of Pingyang."
Pei Shaoqing gave him a slight nod in acknowledgment.
"At ease." Wei Yue waved his hand and asked, getting straight to the point, "Hundred Households Commander Gao, what have you come to report?"
"In reply, Your Excellency, this subordinate has come about a murder that occurred in the city a few days ago." Gao Xi first stated his purpose, then explained in detail, "The deceased was a servant from Prince Qi's Mansion, and it appears he was silenced. Since the matter concerns Prince Qi's Mansion, we dared not be negligent and have investigated with all our strength, but we've made no progress. Therefore, we wish to request the use of the Dharma Mirror."
