Late at night, when the whole Tanyang was in a deathly hush, a sudden dismal screech emanated from the mansion of the Lu family in the southern part of the city. “A man was killed!” “Somebody help us! Burglars! Master was assassinated!” “Clang! Clang! Clang!” Brass gongs were sounded, and the whole Tanyang was alarmed. At this late hour, bursts ...