Although Ning Zhuo had already secluded himself and deliberately restrained his presence, he didn't expose his secret of being the Deputy Commander of the Qing Jiao Army. However, his close relationship with Qing Chi pulled him into the whirlwind of public opinion.
The gossip and private affairs concerning the White Paper City Lord were even more intriguing, leading to the rapid spread of rumors.
Rumors can kill!
Various forces and powerful figures were closely watching the White Paper City Lord's reaction.
Under the public's keen attention, the White Paper City Lord grandly summoned Jiao Ma. With the gates tightly closed, it was only after half an hour that Jiao Ma finally departed.
While the outside world speculated on what kind of interrogation or reprimand Jiao Ma might have faced, he was calmly sipping tea.
