294, Cooperative Search for Missing Person

"Disappeared? Could he have absconded out of fear of his crimes?" Xu Junling was astonished.

"Not that simple. Before and after his disappearance, accusatory letters were sent to the Imperial Court of Supervision, and the official from the Mining Tax Collection Department who was accused disappeared as well," Zhao Douan's gaze was profound.

The Taicang Silver Mine was not just a mine; it also had a smelter.

Locally, it was known as the "Gold and Silver Foundry."

The government office in charge of this area was the "Mining Tax Collection Department."

The one who submitted the "incriminating evidence" to the Capital was an eighth-rank official from the department, surnamed Song, who was also an important witness in the case.

Upon reading the accusatory letter, the Empress immediately ordered officials of Linfeng Road

to arrest the County Magistrate of Taicang County and protect Mr. Song.

But they were a step too late.

"Both men disappeared?"