System Bro had clearly checked everything carefully at the time. There had been no danger to them in that underground Secret Chamber, yet the mysterious man had appeared at precisely that moment and even trapped them all in the Side Chamber.
If there hadn't been another exit in that Side Chamber, who knew what situation they would be in now!
Jiang Yingcheng, who was only halfway through her sweet, innocent act, felt her fury skyrocket. She immediately called on System Bro to pull up the mysterious man's information.
[Y-you dared to hurt Chengcheng? Just watch Chengcheng dig up every last secret you've got!]
Below the dais, Jiang Huai'an waited for ages without hearing the little girl finish her sentence. His mounting anger stopped dead halfway up, leaving him stuck in an excruciating limbo.
He dared to glance up, only to meet his imperial father's intimidating gaze. His whole body jolted, and he no longer dared entertain any other thoughts.
Jiang Yanchuan let out a heavy sigh.
The little girl's inner voice had yet to mention why she had done this, but he was willing to believe that her reasons were by no means as shallow as wanting revenge on a sibling who had once bullied her.
Jiang Yanchuan spoke in a low voice, his favoritism almost cruel in its severity. "Jiang Huai'an."
Jiang Huai'an stiffened and hastily answered, "Your son is here."
"As an elder brother, you failed to fulfill your responsibilities. Do you admit that?"
This matter involved both Yishui and Changlan. Since their prince and princess had been dragged into it, some explanation had to be provided.
Fortunately, the little girl had shown some restraint after all.
Of the two countries she had chosen, one was powerful but enjoyed excellent relations with Great Rui, while the other had