The speaker was an elderly man, Lin, the steward who managed the outer courtyard of the family. He had originally finished work for the night and planned to go to the pleasure quarter to listen to some music and watch a play, but he ended up being pulled away to find someone.,Master Lin's face, already a grim one, darkened further. Yet, his voice remained soft and persuasive.,“Search them thoroughly, all three of them, inside and out, including their residences. Don't miss a single corner!”。