Xu Zitian knew that he could become the County Magistrate because his mentor helped maneuver things for him.
Otherwise, with his Xu family already in decline, wanting to wait for an appointment as an official, who knows how long it would take.
He always remembered this kindness in his heart and knew that his mentor most disliked those who sided early or got entangled in court disputes, so he dared not let him down.
Now, even if it means offending the Third Prince, so what? As long as the Third Prince is not the Crown Prince, and has not ascended to the throne, he would not pledge allegiance.
"Without evidence, who knows if you're a spy sent by an enemy nation to disrupt our dynasty. The Third Prince's status is noble, and why would he hold his own minister accountable for a mere prisoner?"
