"But a lone piece of evidence proves nothing. I still need to look."
Su Ziji took it all in. The four of them did not linger, and soon reached the Book Repository. They followed the corridor inward, toward a junction where different doors led to different book rooms.
Seeing that no one was around, Su Ziji's eyes flickered. He set aside his smile and said solemnly, "Brother Yu, Brother Fang, there are a few things I must ask you both to keep an eye on."
"We wouldn't presume. Please give us your instructions, Your Highness." Though his words were courteous, Yu Lü and Fang Xi both knew Su Ziji must have had a reason for coming. They promptly composed themselves and answered.
"First, my collected writings and biography have been published. Keep an eye on the examination candidates' reactions," Su Ziji said slowly. "Second, watch Qin Fengyu and Zhang Modong."
"Last, and most importantly, if anyone approaches you to sell examination questions, do not buy them under any circumstances. Contact me immediately and tell me about it."
"But do not approach me directly. Leave a signal in your room, and someone will come to collect your written message."
These few remarks sounded perfectly ordinary, but on reflection, their implications were unfathomably deep. Fang Xi was less affected, but beads of sweat immediately covered Yu Lü's forehead. "Yes!"
After they parted and Su Ziji had walked a few steps away, Little Fox poked her head out of his robes. He looked down at her and said softly, "Send foxes to follow them. Collect any written messages they leave. If anyone contacts them, follow that person and report to me."
"Chirp, chirp!" Over the past few days, Little Fox had felt the oppressive force over the Capital City diminish by more than