Dawn was breaking.
A carriage stood ready outside the Northern Guardian Marquis's Estate.
Zhang Xinnian stood beside it, having escorted Tang Kui and the others out.
"General Tang!"
Zhang Xinnian glanced at the carriage and respectfully cupped his hands toward Tang Kui. "I entrust our madam to you!"
"Rest assured!"
Tang Kui nodded slightly, then looked at Zhang Xinnian. "Are you sure you won't come with me?"
"No!"
Zhang Xinnian shook his head. "I'll stay behind and gather information for the Marquis and the Heir Apparent!"
"If I really uncover anything useful, perhaps... I can still lend them a hand!"
Though he was not as sharp as Jiang Xiaobai, he had learned a thing or two after following him for so long.
Jiang Jingxuan's sudden return meant he was bound to make a move.
If Zhang Xinnian left with them, there would be no one watching the Marquis's Residence.
"Very well, then!"
Tang Kui considered it briefly and finally stopped trying to persuade him. "But take care of yourself!"
"I may not be good at much!"
Zhang Xinnian said, "But I'm a tough one to kill!"
At that, Tang Kui patted Zhang Xinnian on the shoulder and voiced his admiration before turning to board the carriage.
Soon, with a flick of the driver's reins, the carriage slowly pulled away from the Northern Guardian Marquis's Estate.
Zhang Xinnian stood at the entrance, watching the carriage recede into the distance, then turned and went back inside the Marquis's Residence.
Inside the carriage.
Tang Kui sat on one side, looking at Shen Yun's reddened eyes across from him. He offered some reassurance. "Sister-in-law, don't worry about my old friend and Xiaobai!"
"This may look troublesome, but His Majesty only ordered a thorough investigation. He hasn't convicted them outright!"
"I'm sure they'll be released