Shen Hao was a bit surprised—he hadn't expected Ning Ziye to cut straight to the heart of the assassination just from some superficial clues.
Indeed, based on all current indications, the real aim of the street ambush on Shen Hao was to muddy the waters, not to actually kill him.
But the enemy didn't succeed. Not because the Xuanqing Guard was so formidable in catching them, but because the Emperor covered up the whole affair right away. If you want to stir up trouble, they won't even give you the chance.
The only thing certain is that assassin most likely served under a Royal Family member.
But none of this could be said. Shen Hao sensed Ning Ziye was deliberately trying to pry something out of him. So he changed the topic and asked, "I've looked into Hong'en Hall, but found nothing—the deeper I tried, the tighter the walls. That rarely happens, which tells me the power behind you is impressive.
So? Interested in doing business with me?"
