Lin Bai looked up and saw that Orchid Pavilion and the Zhao Xing Office headquarters were separated by only one street.
To put it bluntly, they were practically back-to-back.
Anything that happened at Orchid Pavilion would be detected by the Zhao Xing Office immediately.
Perhaps that was precisely why the Third Prince had felt safe placing the Posthumous Child there.
After all, no one would be foolish enough to cause trouble right under the Zhao Xing Office's nose.
Qin Yao's expression tightened. As she looked toward Orchid Pavilion, a cold glint surfaced in her eyes. "If this Orchid Pavilion is the one we're looking for, then things will be troublesome."
"It has the Zhao Xing Office at its back. If we cause too much commotion, the Zhao Xing Office will certainly notice."
"And once the Zhao Xing Office notices, it will be as good as making the matter known throughout the entire city."
Lin Bai nodded slightly, drawing a deep breath as difficulty showed on his face.
Prince Chen certainly wanted to rescue the Posthumous Child safely and without making a sound. If they caused too much commotion and stirred up a storm throughout the city, that would absolutely not be a favorable situation.
After all, the Posthumous Child's identity was extraordinary. If the Zhao Xing Office learned of it, that would be tantamount to the Chu Emperor learning of it.
The Chu Emperor... would probably not tolerate this grain of sand in his eye.
Therefore, rescuing the Posthumous Child quietly from Orchid Pavilion, which had the Zhao Xing Office at its back, would likely not be a simple matter.
"Let's go. We'll return and report to Prince Chen first."
"This matter will still require Prince Chen's assistance for us to succeed."
Lin Bai drew a deep breath. They had