"Heir Apparent, where are we going now?"
Jiang Xiaobai sat inside the carriage as Zhang Xinnian's voice came from outside. "Back to the Marquis's Residence?"
"Oh, no."
Leaning back inside the carriage, Jiang Xiaobai suddenly smiled. "It's still early. Let's take a look around Minister Chen's Residence!"
"Minister Chen's place?"
Zhang Xinnian's voice was distinctly surprised.
"Yes."
Jiang Xiaobai nodded with a smile.
Though puzzled, Zhang Xinnian asked no more questions and promptly tugged the reins.
Soon, the carriage turned on the long street and headed in another direction.
Sitting opposite Jiang Xiaobai, Tang Ningshuang watched him with clear surprise. Her lips parted, but she seemed to hesitate.
"Heh..."
Naturally, Jiang Xiaobai noticed her reaction and smiled. "What would you like to ask, Miss Tang?"
"Oh, I just think Pei Shen is quite capable of investigating cases."
Tang Ningshuang looked at Jiang Xiaobai. "You could simply leave the Examination Scandal to him. Why visit Minister Chen's Residence yourself?"
After all, Chen Zhanqiu was a minister, a man of high rank and considerable power.
Going there rashly without solid evidence would be rather presumptuous.
"Heh, Lord Pei is indeed excellent at investigating cases."
Jiang Xiaobai nodded. "He's quick-witted, too, and knows what to do next."
At this point, Jiang Xiaobai paused briefly. "But... he's too upright. He's not good at taking crooked paths."
"As for me, I'm no good at investigating, so... crooked paths are my only option!"
"..."
After hearing this, Tang Ningshuang said, "You certainly are candid."
"Of course."
Jiang Xiaobai chuckled. "I've always been honest and dependable!"
Tang Ningshuang rolled her eyes at him and said nothing.
Jiang Xiaobai did not mind. After smiling, he lifted the carriage curtain and looked outside.
Meanwhile, inside the Heavenly Mechanism Workshop's main hall.
When Pei Shen returned to the wooden board,