Wild Daoist watched the two of them with a thoughtful look.
However, neither Su Ziji nor Wild Daoist made much of a comment, letting the two speak while occasionally nodding along amiably.
The Imperial Grandson's suspicion already runs deep, thought Wen Xunpeng as he looked out the carriage window and could not help a smile. He was already considered a close and important official of the Crown Grandson's Residence, and he sighed inwardly.
Fang Xi remained entirely oblivious, still pondering as he muttered, "I feel that since His Majesty has issued an order, an open investigation makes the target too large. Perhaps we can take the first step ahead of time."
"What do you mean by that?" Su Ziji twirled his paper fan and turned back with a smile.
"The matter of the granaries is of vital importance. Who knows how many people up and down are colluding in it!" Fang Xi shook his head with a sigh and said, "If we go to investigate openly, I'm afraid it will all be covered up before long."
"We must conceal our identities first to investigate and ferret out the truth, so as to avoid being hoodwinked by these corrupt officials."
Upon hearing this, Wen Xunpeng let out a cold laugh. "You've been listening to too many stage plays. They talk about the white dragon transforming into a fish and the fisherman being killed. If we truly conceal our identities, I'm afraid a mere dozen bailiffs could capture and execute us. Since ancient times, official history has never recorded any ruler traveling incognito among the common folk. You're an official now, not a provincial graduate listening to a play."
His tone was detached, yet exceptionally sharp. Yu Lü's face instantly flushed crimson, and he glared angrily at Wen Xunpeng.
Realizing the situation