The middle-aged man lowered the jade slip, a trace of disdain in his eyes.
In the eyes of many, Gu Zhitíng might have been a lofty, untouchable figure.
In his eyes, however, he was nothing more than a middling official with no powerful backing and only average strength.
In the deep waters of Ascending Dragon Prefecture, he truly amounted to nothing.
At the thought, the middle-aged man's gaze sharpened.
"Someone, come."
As soon as the words fell, a figure dressed in Black Robes silently appeared in the room.
He cupped his hands toward the middle-aged man in salute.
"Pavilion Master."
His voice was hoarse, devoid of the slightest emotion.
The middle-aged man looked at the figure in Black Robes and said in a low voice, "Tonight, go to the home of Gu Zhitíng, Assistant Prefect of Ascending Dragon Prefecture, and bring me his newborn baby girl."
"Yes."
The Man in Black nodded.
"If you're discovered, you know what to do, right?"
A cold glint flashed in the middle-aged man's eyes.
"Wipe out his entire family."
The Man in Black said it offhandedly, as though slaughtering an entire household were no different from casually crushing a few ants.
The middle-aged man nodded in satisfaction, then reminded him, "Remember, this is a last resort. Ascending Dragon Prefecture lies beneath the Li Family's feet. If we act too brazenly, we may incur their displeasure. Be discreet."
At the mention of the Li Family, the Man in Black's expression turned solemn. "I understand."
The middle-aged man waved his hand. "Go."
The Man in Black took two steps back, then vanished into the shadows.
Gu Manor.
After agonizing over it all night, Gu Zhitíng had finally made up his mind.
He had a servant summon Wang Shi.
"My lady, I thought about it all