Xu Zifeng began adjusting his approach. He excelled at battles of wits, and learning his enemies' preferences was one of his usual tools when laying schemes.
If he wanted to know what Li Chen liked, he could start with the people around him.
Xu Zifeng remembered that his younger aunt seemed to be on good terms with the Empress Dowager in the palace.
Once, he had caused enough trouble to get himself locked up in the Ministry of Justice Prison.
It was only after his aunt entered the palace and asked the Empress Dowager to have someone contact the Minister of Justice that he had been released.
He could ask his aunt to enter the palace and fish for information.
As long as he tailored his trap to Li Chen's tastes, he could plant someone at Li Chen's side.
At that thought, Xu Zifeng's brows began to relax.
I really am a genius to have come up with a plan like this.
Just you wait, Li Chen. I'll repay yesterday's slap tenfold!
With the matter now "resolved," Xu Zifeng was in excellent spirits. He took his lackeys out onto the streets, ready to begin his daily work as a wastrel.
Petty offenses without end, but never a major crime!
"Morning, Yue'e! You still smell lovely today!" Xu Zifeng took a deep sniff beside Lin Yue'e, looking as frivolous as ever.
As usual, he teased Lin Yue'e while she was on patrol.
He refused to believe Li Chen could stay beside Lin Yue'e every moment of the day.
Yesterday must have been a fluke. He knew all about Lin Yue'e's background.
Besides, this time he was only running his mouth, not laying a hand on her!
"Men, arrest him!" Lin Yue'e ordered coldly.
As a result, Xu Zifeng earned himself a