Upon hearing the brocaded-robed youth's words, Zhang Chen raised a brow. "So all the trouble really has converged at once."
"Not only that. Zhang Gaoqiu is quite popular among the younger generation of the Zhang Family. He has been spreading slander about you throughout the family, and many young members want to test themselves against you. They see you as the Zhang Family's disgrace and want to stomp you completely into the mud," the brocaded-robed youth said in a low voice. "Using his status as Imperial Son-in-Law, he has won over quite a number of Zhang Family members."
Zhang Chen raised a brow at that. "He really did manage to climb a high branch."
"This is no good thing! The Capital Zhang Family is one of the Eight Great Families and disdains climbing high branches. Even if a royal princess marries into the family, it is hardly cause for celebration to the Eight Great Families. Moreover, the Little Princess is entangled in the struggle for the throne. The Zhang Family will also face the question of choosing sides in the future; one misstep, and they could be swept into it." The brocaded-robed youth spoke.
Zhang Chen revealed a contemplative look, then asked the youth, "I have yet to ask for your honored name."
"This lowly one is a guard at Her Majesty's side. You may call me Little Hu," the youth hurriedly replied.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Chen already knew that the other party was likely from the Fox Clan. He simply did not know how the youth had concealed his true form so thoroughly that no one noticed.
"I understand. Go back and report to Bai Cang that I will do my best to maneuver through this matter." After speaking, Zhang Chen sent the youth away. He stood there