Envoy of the Longyi Guards. A tall, striking figure who stood by the western window during the investigation. The Longyi Guards are an elite force directly commanded by the Emperor to handle criminal investigations. Despite over twenty guards being dispatched, they were merely present in appearance. Envoy Xie remained uninvolved and did not ask a single question. Rumors about him had been circulating for six months, which made Zhao Lian dare not provoke him.
