For some reason, when Lord Jin Zhu saw Chen Ji's resolute demeanor, he suddenly sighed inwardly. He had seen this expression before.
The last time he saw Chen Ji like this was in Luocheng City.
The Liu Family was annihilated in the seven-year scheme of the Prime Minister, powerless to resist, with Prince Jing's entire household imprisoned. That night, Chen Ji hosted a banquet for him, Jiao Tu, and Yun Yang, then used firearms to blow up Qingyin Small Building.
He still remembered Chen Ji's gaze amidst the ruins, as decisive as it was today. This determination was not about assured victory, but calmness in betting his life and fortune accepting the outcome.
Lord Jin Zhu began to look around his surroundings, noticing a few boxes scattered in the courtyard, filled with ledgers. The door to the main house was tightly closed, and the contents inside remained unknown.
