"Minister, it seems... Jiang Xiaobai used some trick or other to bewitch your son!"
Just as Chen Zhanqiu was seething, Zhao Sheng approached with Zhou Chaomian. His gaze swept over Chen Jian before he said with a smile, "But... these are only petty tricks, after all!"
"If you let him anger you, you'll be playing right into his hands!"
"I know!"
Although Chen Zhanqiu nodded, the anger on his face had yet to fade.
Yes, he simply could not stomach it.
This was his own son, yet... instead of listening to him, he listened to Jiang Xiaobai.
Who wouldn't be angry about that?
"Minister Chen, you should spread the word as soon as possible!"
Zhao Sheng said with a broad smile, "I also... have another piece of news!"
He paused, then continued, "The Elder Princess now thinks quite highly of Jiang Xiaobai. She is even... planning to hold a literary gathering and invite him specifically, to see whether she can win him over!"
"Heh, if his reputation stinks, things will become rather interesting!"
"Oh?"
Chen Zhanqiu frowned slightly and gave Zhao Sheng a searching look. "So, Young Master Zhao, you're also afraid someone will snatch your position as her adviser?"
Zhao Sheng merely smiled without answering.
"All right, I understand!"
Chen Zhanqiu said, "This benefits us both. I know what to do!"
"Good. In that case, the two of us shall take our leave!"
Zhao Sheng nodded with a smile, then departed with Zhou Chaomian beside him.
The carriage rolled slowly along the streets of Capital City.
Its wheels made soft sounds as they passed over the blue stone paving.
Zhang Xinnian sat on the driver's seat, reins in hand, occasionally glancing toward the carriage cabin.
After a while, he could no longer hold back. His voice filled with