Zhang Chen was naturally well acquainted with Zhong Xiang's grandfather, Zhong Wu Bai. After all, it had been Zhang Chen himself who had guided Old Master Zhong when he broke through his realm.
A strange wistfulness appeared in Zhang Chen's eyes. "Old Master Zhong is willing to stand up for me?"
"He is not merely standing up for you. He is backing you at all costs. He even berated the northern envoy in court and personally debated the Eight Great Families. Everyone thinks he has gone mad!" Xie Lingyun said.
Zhang Chen fell silent for a long while before letting out a quiet sigh. "It seems I should pay Old Master Zhong a visit one of these days."
"Not only should you visit him, you should bring generous gifts as well," Xie Lingyun added.
Hearing her words, Zhang Chen nodded. "That is only proper!"
"The most pressing matter now is resolving your identity problem. Your identity is your fatal weakness. Only after resolving it can you move freely through the capital," Xie Lingyun said to Zhang Chen.
"I naturally know my identity is a major problem, but how can this knot be untied? Sister, please teach me," Zhang Chen said.
Xie Lingyun smiled bitterly. "I have pondered it for you for many years, yet I have never found a solution."
"What exactly happened back then? Why was my father demoted?" Zhang Chen asked. Only by knowing every clue could he find a way to deal with it.
Xie Lingyun hesitated before speaking after quite some time. "This is not a suitable place to talk. Come with me to the Inspection Directorate."
The two made their way to the Inspection Directorate. Its offices were a magnificent palace-like complex located in a remote area, resembling a royal palace from later generations. Guards