Such earth-shattering news left everyone shocked—just how much money was involved? Although there were no specific figures, from the descriptions, it was undoubtedly a substantial amount, an amount not even a soldier could amass in this lifetime, the next, or the one after that.
As the money was hauled away, everyone's stomach must have been churning like turbulent seas. If this wasn't corruption, it would be incredibly hard to explain.
But in reality, Tang Guoren had never been corrupt. He lived a modest life and rarely indulged in extravagance. In contrast, his wife and daughter were never a source of relief, leading everyone to wonder if there might have been a mistake.
After years of knowing each other, people were clear about who was who. However, a murder case—how did that come into the picture?
