The next day.
Jiang Xiaobai rose early.
After breakfast, Jiang Xiaobai straightened his sleeves and headed out of the courtyard.
Jiang Jingcheng had assigned Zhang Xinnian to protect Jiang Xiaobai, so he had been waiting outside. When he saw Jiang Xiaobai leaving, he hurried after him.
"Young Lord, where are we going today?"
Zhang Xinnian looked at Jiang Xiaobai, his expression puzzled.
After all, Jiang Xiaobai had spent the past two days at the Marquis's Residence.
He had done nothing but bask in the sun and eat pastries.
It seemed as though he had completely forgotten his duty as Imperial Inspector to investigate the Ministry of Rites.
Now he was heading out first thing in the morning. Was he finally going to act?
"The Court of Judicial Review!"
Without breaking stride, Jiang Xiaobai said casually, "To have a chat with that Pei Shen."
Indeed, he had kept that name in mind over the past few days.
When he had been attacked by an assassin, Lin Che of the Shadowguard Bureau had protected him from the shadows.
And it was Pei Shen who had arranged for Lin Che to do so in advance.
That alone showed that Pei Shen was meticulous and sufficiently cautious in how he handled things.
Before he had even officially begun investigating the case, Pei Shen had already considered his safety.
That also showed that this man was no ordinary figure.
No wonder His Majesty had specifically named Pei Shen to assist him with the investigation.
In certain respects, this man truly was exceptional.
So Jiang Xiaobai was rather looking forward to meeting this Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review.
"Pei Shen?"
At the name, Zhang Xinnian looked visibly surprised.
"What?"
Jiang Xiaobai glanced sideways at Zhang Xinnian. "You've heard of him?"
"I have."
Zhang