The Pan Family's influence at court had roots tangled deep and wide. With Noble Consort Rou successfully giving birth to the fourth prince, even more officials had flocked to their side. Emperor Mingze had long wanted to move against them, but various considerations had kept him from acting.
Now that they had such crucial evidence as the correspondence, arrests could be decided later. With the evidence firmly in their hands, they would have far more control over the situation.
The military officials wished they could request leave right then and go dig up the letters. But the Pan Mansion rarely invited court officials over for gatherings, and they had no idea of its layout. They could only wait patiently as the little girl selected among them as though choosing a consort, picking one lucky man to receive the assignment and the Topographic Map she would slip him.
Who should I slip the little note to? Jiang Yingcheng's gaze kept wandering among the familiar military uncles.
"Cough, cough, cough!"
Abandoning all martial honor, Mighty Martial General Yan Yuebin suddenly pretended to choke on his own saliva and coughed several times. He successfully caught the Little Princess's attention-and earned several teeth-gritting glares from his colleagues.
Yan Yuebin raised his head proudly.
What are you looking at me for?
All's fair in war, each to their own tricks.
I did nothing wrong!
Hmm... this uncle isn't feeling well. Chengcheng had better not trouble him for now!
The smile at the corners of Yan Yuebin's lips froze.
I'm not! I'm not sick!
I'm in the very pink of health!
Watching his opportunity slip farther and farther away, Yan Yuebin wished he could immediately run a few laps around the palace to prove his innocence!
The other military officials turned away in satisfaction.
*Overplayed your