Lou Yingqi opened his mouth, wanting to offer a reminder.
But Father's bearing was too overpowering at the moment, leaving him unsure how to begin.
Yet Zeng Shilin did not keep him waiting long. He slowly turned to him and asked:
"If you want the Princess Faction to fear breaking the rat's vessel, I do have a method."
"What method?" Lou Yingqi's body jolted as he looked at Father expectantly.
"Is that snake's corpse still there?"
A cold smile curled at Father's lips.
"Uh..." Lou Yingqi raised his head blankly.
"Send it to my residence later. I'll stew some snake soup and have it delivered to the Princess."
Lou Yingqi opened his mouth in astonishment.
He first looked at Zeng Anmin.
Then he looked at Zeng Shilin.
For a moment, he was lost in thought.
"Knock the mountain to shake the tiger—what a fine strategy!"
Zeng Anmin gave a thumbs-up.
Father slowly lifted his chin and said blandly:
"If Dean Shi had not followed that bastard Ji Qing to the borderlands to subdue demons, this bowl of snake soup would not be mine to deliver."
Dean Shi.
The dean of Capital City Qilin Academy.
An absolute powerhouse of the Confucian Path Second Rank Destiny Realm.
He had also been Father's support in the capital during his younger days!
But that towering tree was now joining Ji Qing, Director of the Imperial City Department, in slaying demons along the northern border.
"Many thanks, Venerable Zeng."
Without realizing it, Lou Yingqi had even changed the way he addressed Father.
"Mm. It is getting late, so I will not ask Secretary Lou to stay for dinner."
Father slowly raised his teacup.
"This subordinate shall take his leave."
Lou Yingqi respectfully bowed to Father, then slowly backed toward the door.
"Aren't you seeing