The atmosphere in Canglan City became exceedingly tense as the murderer remained at large. The troops stationed in the Capital were fully mobilized to apprehend any suspects, resulting in overcrowded prisons.
Regrettably, despite the multitude of arrests, no clues linked to the assassination case of the Crown Prince were found; instead, a host of other troubles surfaced.
The spies of various powers, the underground criminal forces, illegitimate children of Nobles and royal dignitaries, and bureaucrats' proxies... All sorts of chaotic elements emerged all at once.
Under usual circumstances, such commotion would have breached the gates of Caesar IV's palace.
With so many arrested – some executed, others exiled – nobody dared interfere.
For a moment, the Capital's security saw a significant cleanup, leading to the complete disappearance of spoiled heirs, while even entertainment venues faced a downturn.
