As the saying went, judge people by their actions, not their intentions. When it came to choosing people, Fu Qian never made pointless demands.
For example, whether someone actually wanted to do the job.
Lady Xiao Ying had come here to report an important piece of news to the Huang family leadership without their knowledge: a Night Watcher had come calling.
Although breaking in without permission seemed to be strictly forbidden.
The important operation underway here clearly couldn't be disturbed.
As for why Lady Xiao Ying had helped bring him here despite knowing that, it was naturally because he'd given her a reason she couldn't refuse—the Night Watcher who'd broken in was acting strangely.
For a family that had gotten into trouble not long ago, this was a very serious sign.
As a responsible guard, after a struggle within herself, Xiao Ying had still chosen to act according to the urgency of the situation.
And how could he be so sure there was such a prohibition?
"Impossible. Why would he come here? And sneak around, at that?"
After moving silently for a while, Fu Qian held his breath, found a spot with a view, and watched the exchange up ahead.
That was right. Xiao Ying had been stopped when she came here, and wasn't allowed to pass.
The person guarding the entrance was even an acquaintance—Huang Jianyuan, Old Master Huang's son.
A man with a notoriously fiery temper, he was even less willing to make an exception now.
He was clearly suspicious of the information she'd brought, too.
"He used to have a decent relationship with us, so the new person in charge should have restricted him from contacting us."
"Besides, a Night Watcher wouldn't know what's going on in here. Even if some information really did leak out, there's