"Certain people?"
Chen Zhitang eyed him suspiciously. "Who do you mean?"
"The people from the Jizhou Trading Company?"
Chen Xuanji glanced at her and said mildly, "Affairs at the Imperial Court are complicated. They have nothing to do with you."
"Heh, now you're drawing a line between us?"
"Back when you and I visited brothels, we even shared a room-"
Before Chen Zhitang could finish, Chen Xuanji flicked a finger. Sword intent became a rainbow that instantly pierced the courtyard's gloom, just barely slashing her robe.
"That time, you tricked me."
Rather than getting angry, Chen Zhitang looked delighted and said smugly, "Never mind who tricked whom. Just tell me whether it happened!"
Seemingly truly helpless against her, Chen Xuanji shook his head and explained, "The reasons can't be explained in a few words."
"Since you yearn to roam Jianghu, keep roaming Jianghu. There's no need to concern yourself with this."
Seeing him like this only piqued Chen Zhitang's interest. "Tell me, what exactly are you planning now?"
"With your current position as the esteemed Minister of War, wielding such power and authority, you're still concealing your martial cultivation base. Surely you must have a reason that leaves you no choice?"
"Who is it?"
"The Jizhou Trading Company? It can't be them. Those people have no ability beyond hiding their heads and tails. That leaves only Cui Mao."
"Hmm? Not him?"
Seeing no change in Chen Xuanji's expression, Chen Zhitang continued guessing. "Who else could it be? Imperial relatives, aristocratic families, or-surely not that dog of an emperor?"
Chen Xuanji frowned slightly and looked at her with some displeasure. "Rather than concerning yourself with that, you should consider whether to accept Gongye Bai's invitation."
Having failed to sound him out, Chen Zhitang simply sprawled back in her chair. "Like hell