What a shame, I just missed the final step. Otherwise, today I would have surely achieved what I wished.
However, tomorrow he must persuade Father Emperor to agree. To alleviate any hesitation on the Emperor's part, he needs to think of a strategy to solidify this matter once he returns.
On second thought, Prince Jing seemed to be quite satisfied with today's performance, so the Emperor should not be suspicious.
But who exactly was that elder statesman? Prince Jing felt a bit puzzled.
"Your son takes his leave!"
As Prince Jing emerged from the Imperial Study Room, Xiao Chengzi quickly unfurled a paper umbrella to shield him.
After exchanging a few pleasantries with Xiao Quanzi, Prince Jing turned to leave.
As he was about to head toward the palace gate, he unexpectedly saw someone he was not willing to encounter outside the Imperial Study Room.
Former Grand Secretary Liang Zhirui!
