"Commandant..."
Watching Li Zhao hesitate as though he had something to say, Yin Damu was filled with suspicion.
Li Zhao had once served under him.
This upright, strong-willed young man had not gotten along with most of his colleagues, but Yin Damu had liked him very much and often helped him.
By now, he was no longer the young man who needed protection.
After repeated promotions, he had gained considerable standing, and no one dared make things difficult for him anymore.
Yet Yin Damu remained stuck in his position as Palace Commandant.
There was nothing to be done about that. Yin Damu's origins were too humble: he had been a household slave. Though he had belonged to the Cao Family, the realm had long since ceased to belong to them.
Besides, his reputation was poor.
He also did not know how to keep groveling at the Sima Family's feet, so naturally he had no way to climb any higher.
However, Yin Damu had no desire to climb higher. He merely wanted to find an opportunity for revenge.
Yin Damu waved a hand, telling his few armored guards to keep watch at the entrance, then called Li Zhao along and headed toward an open space.
This entire area was under Yin Damu's authority. He had considerable seniority here, and the surrounding armored guards all obeyed his orders.
"What is it?"
Yin Damu spoke, then added, "You're not who you were back then. Jia Chong told me to send men to watch you."
"Have you offended him?"
Li Zhao followed beside Yin Damu. He knew perfectly well that he was being watched, but he had not expected Yin Damu to be the one responsible.
"Jia Chong told us to watch His Majesty, monitor his every word and action, and report to him