"After that, this force seemed to continue stirring up trouble. We went from the open to the shadows and instead obtained a few clues. Recently, this force seemed to have made another move and even contacted us." As the middle-aged man spoke, he took a letter from his sleeve and respectfully presented it with both hands.
Cao Yiyan took it, unfolded it, and frowned even more deeply. "Join forces?"
"Have you learned who this force is?"
"We couldn't find out. Although we went from the open to the shadows and gained some clues, we only vaguely learned that it seemed to have some murky connection with the former Crown Prince."
"You also know that things are different now. For the sake of the grand cause, we cannot expose our identities, so this is all we could uncover."
"Connected to the former Crown Prince?" Cao Yiyan became even more wary. The former Crown Prince had once been recognized throughout court and realm as the rightful heir. It was said that the current Emperor had ascended the throne partly because of this "excellent grandson." Yet in the second year after the current Emperor took the throne, the Crown Prince died.
If it was connected to that, this force could not be underestimated.
Cao Yiyan pondered for a moment but still could not make up his mind. "Leave it for now. Watch how Prince Dai's Residence responds. I always feel something is off."
Seeing that his lord remained hesitant, the middle-aged man did not press further. He smiled faintly and acknowledged the order. Seeing someone make a hand signal, he knew Ge Sheng had arrived and had not been followed. He called out, "Come over and report to the master."
"Yes!" Ge Sheng answered with his hands hanging at his sides.
Prince Dai's