On top of the pitch-black courtyard wall, a shadowy figure lay prone on the tiles, staring motionlessly at the light that had suddenly come on inside.
He blended in perfectly with the night and the buildings. Even a careful observer would probably fail to spot him.
Suddenly, a cool breeze swept past.
The shadow felt a chill but didn't move a muscle. The person inside was a Rank Nine Soul Master; even the slightest mistake while keeping watch over him could prove fatal.
"Your Highness, sorry to keep you waiting..." Xu Guozhong hurried out of the bedroom.
To save time, he had simply grabbed the work clothes hanging beside the bed and thrown them on. His clothes were askew, and he had buttoned them as he walked.
"Not long. Though your residence is quite lively. Someone's climbing the wall to keep an eye on us at this hour," Xu Lanqing said, reclining in his chair. "I suppose you didn't assign him to guard the place?"
Ice Empress had sensed the watcher outside at once. Just as she was about to go deal with him, Xu Lanqing had caught her hand and stopped her.
He hadn't brought Snow Empress with him precisely to avoid alerting anyone. If they killed the watcher now, wouldn't that be like leaving evidence at the scene?
He looked around. There were no windows here, only a single door, so no one outside could see where they were.
Xu Guozhong froze for a moment, cold sweat pouring down his face. "Your Highness, I didn't arrange for anyone to guard the place. I have no idea who sent that person to watch me..."
"Enough. You accepted the post I gave you. Who else do you think would be keeping an eye on you?" Xu Lanqing said.
Xu Guozhong