"Heir Apparent, are we heading home now?"
After they had put some distance between themselves and Heavenly Mechanism Tower, Zhang Xinnian looked toward the carriage and asked another question.
"No!"
Inside the carriage, Jiang Xiaobai shook his head. "Since we're already out, let's stop by Guanlan Tower on the way!"
"Guanlan Tower?"
Zhang Xinnian sounded a little surprised.
"Yes!"
Jiang Xiaobai leaned against the side as he spoke. "Earlier, I asked Tower Master Liu to investigate Zhao Bintian and Zhao Sheng!"
"Oh, right, and the Elder Princess too!"
At this, Jiang Xiaobai cast a glance toward the Elder Princess and continued, "But he still hasn't sent anyone over with the information!"
"So let's stop by and see what's going on!"
Now that the Two-Nation Envoy Delegation had arrived, he needed to seize the opportunity to deal with Zhao Bintian and Zhao Sheng together.
That would keep the two from stirring up trouble behind his back.
Before dealing with them, though, he naturally had to get a clear picture of their backgrounds.
"Yes, Heir Apparent!"
Zhang Xinnian answered respectfully, then flicked his whip, turning the carriage in another direction.
Guanlan Tower was as peaceful as ever during the day.
A few scholars sat inside drinking tea, looking utterly at ease.
Just then, a carriage approached the entrance and came to a stop.
The sight drew the attention of a few scholars by the windows, but they soon looked away without giving it much thought.
"Finally here!"
Jiang Xiaobai stretched and was the first to step down from the carriage.
He had barely alighted when he saw a figure hurrying down from upstairs. It was Liu Guanlan.
"Heir Jiang!"
Liu Guanlan approached him, surprise written all over his face. "What brings you here?"
As he spoke, Liu Guanlan glanced behind him