Ying Wuxin's behavior that day had also made Xia Chujian suspicious.
She had placed herself safely out of danger at just the right moment.
As long as she did not cause trouble, Xia Chujian had no issue with her.
The two of them had interacted before, after all. Xia Chujian could tell that Ying Wuxin was fairly mild-mannered in the way she treated people, unlike certain members of the nobility who seemed determined to wear their lofty status on their faces and look down on others through their nostrils.
For those reasons, and because the Zerg had recently been conducting "self-investigations," bringing a rare period of peace to the Shaofu Front's defensive positions, Xia Chujian felt she could take a few days of leave and try to investigate this case.
Besides, even if she could accept it, the employer might not choose her. There was no harm in trying.
With that thought, Xia Chujian replied to Gu Shanjun.
Xia Chujian: Director Gu, you needn't worry about that. Doesn't the employer personally select the team that takes the assignment? What if they choose me?
Gu Shanjun thought it over and still felt he could not make the decision himself.
He knew just how difficult this assignment was.
If Xia Chujian got involved and displeased the Task Publisher, she might find herself in serious trouble.
He quietly forwarded Xia Chujian's request to Huo Yushen.
Huo Yushen had been quite free lately.
The Emperor was dead, and the New Emperor had yet to ascend the throne.
As required by law, the Special Security Bureau was in a dormant state.
Before anyone could react, he had mobilized all Special Security Bureau personnel to purge the Imperial Palace of Emperor Tantai Hongyuan's loyal attendants, Inner Guards, and Shadow Guards. He had taken advantage of the