On a rooftop not far from the Ministry of Justice.
Liu Guanlan stood there, watching the direction in which the Marquis's Residence's soldiers had departed, the shock still lingering on his face.
Today had truly opened his eyes.
He had thought Jiang Xiaobai had brought the soldiers here on impulse.
But who could have imagined such shrewdness hidden behind that impulsiveness?
Indeed, Jiang Xiaobai had killed those he wanted dead and established his authority where he needed to.
He had even... gotten the entire Ministry of Justice firmly under his thumb.
No matter how unwilling His Majesty had been, he had still been forced to agree!
Such a calculating mind truly sent a chill down one's spine!
"Elder Princess!"
Liu Guanlan turned toward the Elder Princess beside him. "Shouldn't we be more wary when working with him?"
"Isn't this... rather good?"
The Elder Princess spoke softly. "Only then will working together be interesting!"
"Besides, if those two elder brothers of his found out..."
At this point, the Elder Princess abruptly stopped, leaving the rest unsaid. "Let's go. We'll head back first!"
"Yes!"
Liu Guanlan answered respectfully.
But just as he moved ahead to lead the way, the Elder Princess suddenly paused and glanced in a particular direction.
"Elder Princess, what are you looking at?"
Noticing this, Liu Guanlan followed her gaze.
But there was no one there.
"Oh, nothing. Let's keep going!"
As the Elder Princess withdrew her gaze, a trace of surprise distinctly crossed the face beneath her bamboo hat.
Elsewhere.
A carriage rolled slowly down the long street.
Inside, Jiang Xiaobai leaned against a cushion, looking utterly relaxed.
Across from him, Li Bingzhang couldn't help smiling at his expression.
He had to admit, his worthy son-in-law really knew how to keep his composure.
Only...
Li Bingzhang's smile