Foxes Seeking Revenge

Provincial Capital · Swallow Rock

Having received the imperial envoy, the prefect did not leave at once. He turned into a courtyard. Though the night was deep, the sound of strings and reed pipes still drifted endlessly through the air. Entering the eastern wing, he found crimson candles burning brightly, fruit and pastries laid out on the table. Once seated on the couch, he was immediately served a bowl of sobering soup.

A large bucket of hot water was also brought for washing his feet. After resting for a while, the prefect reclined casually against the bedding as he listened to his servant report the news, and he could not help but smile.

"Is that so? So that was how he chose to meet me."

At the prefect's side lay a letter, a secret message sent not long ago from the Capital City by Misty Glow True Person, Yu Qianzhi.

The two had long been in contact. Yu Qianzhi had reminded him in the letter to visit the Crown Prince's son, the imperial grandson Su Ziji, leaving him with complicated feelings.

This truly shocked him.

Su Ziji was actually the Crown Prince's son. Even someone who had long grown accustomed to the strange affairs of officialdom and the imperial family could not help shuddering in alarm.

He had originally been somewhat hesitant, but after hearing his servant's report, he finally made up his mind.

"Make preparations. I am going to pay my respects to the imperial grandson."

The adviser standing to one side was puzzled. "My lord, you have received notice from the Grand Secretary and confirmation of the matter. Why must you meet the imperial grandson now? Although His Majesty has summoned him back, the situation remains unclear. I fear trouble may arise."

The prefect threw back his head