189 Silent Killings in the Capital 6yr

Translator: Nyoi_Bo_Studio, Vicky_Editor: Nyoi_Bo_Studio, Vicky_

The capital was warmer than the northern regions. The signs of spring could be seen awakening the flowers on tree branches. Every night, lights from tens of thousands of households illuminated the bridges and rivers. It was a bustling scene; the perfect time to enjoy the spring.
When the day came, the capital was a bit quiet. Civilians and officials alike felt sleepy and didn’t want to move much, so there weren’t too many people on the streets.
Past noon, a scholar with a gloomy expression came into the capital from the eastern gate. With him was a married woman. From their expressions and actions, they didn’t appear to be mother and son. Instead of settling at an inn, they went straight to an inconspicuous house to the western side of the capital. Only a few people knew the real owner of that house was an Imperial Censor.
One cannot prevent being made sleepy by the spring weather, but one could be awoken from it. One day in the third month, thunder descended suddenly. The spring ra