"What did you see?" Su Ziji asked in surprise.
Wen Xunpeng was an adviser who had "changed employers" from Prince Qi, and he had also been involved in the events of over a decade ago. He knew many secrets, so it would be perfectly normal for him to know things the Wild Daoist could not uncover.
As Su Ziji asked this, he recalled Xie Zhenqing, who had already left, but could think of nothing amiss about him.
Wen Xunpeng's face was pale. "Xie Zhenqing looked very familiar to me. If I haven't mistaken him for someone else, I saw him over a decade ago. This man-this man was connected to the crown prince's death!"
After saying this, he grew uncertain again. "But his age doesn't quite fit. His face resembles the one in my memory, but perhaps it isn't him. Could he be a son or nephew?"
How could a human remain so young after more than a decade, or even become younger?
Su Ziji had encountered far more nonhuman beings than Wen Xunpeng, so his thoughts ranged further. Hearing this, he pondered for a while before saying, "I understand. I'll have someone investigate."
He added reassuringly, "If something truly is wrong, he'll inevitably show his cloven hoof."
Only then did Wen Xunpeng calm down and nod in agreement.
Su Ziji summoned the Wild Daoist and instructed him to investigate Xie Zhenqing, the heir to the Marquis of Pacifying the South. Remembering the hidden hand Wen Xunpeng had mentioned, he added, "Be careful. Don't take any risks."
The Wild Daoist glanced at Wen Xunpeng and answered, "Yes!"
"Your Highness." While they were speaking, the steward responsible for receiving guests at the entrance suddenly hurried over and reported, "Lord Luo Pei has brought his eldest son to offer congratulations. They're already