Back in the private quarters of the government office.
Ancient Wen Heng immediately dismissed everyone.
Seeing his grave expression, Jin Qianqian's own face grew serious. "It was just a meal. Why do you look so grim?"
"I suspect our days ahead won't be as leisurely as they have been."
Jin Qianqian was silent.
Ancient Wen Heng gestured upward. "The beginnings of a conflict are already visible. We must be even more careful from now on."
Jin Qianqian understood at once. "Someone has already tried to win you over."
Ancient Wen Heng smiled wryly. "It wasn't that blatant. They just gave some hints.
I never thought they'd start making preparations when the Princes are still so young."
"That's why we sometimes have to put ourselves in their shoes and think from their perspective. Conflict is etched into their very bones.
My guess is that it was General Zhou who was dropping hints this time, wasn't it?"
