In the Capital, the locust trees were in full bloom during the fifth month of the year. Jiang Wan sat inside her green bamboo carriage, watching the crimson gates of the official mansions glide past her window. Her fingertips rhythmically stroked the twin lotus embroidery on her cuffs. Lu Jingyuan had told her the previous night that the faction led by the Right Prime Minister was collecting "evidence" to frame him for "interfering in government affairs." She knew then that she had to find witnesses before they did.
"Miss, we have arrived at the residence of Lord Li," Xiaotao said, lifting the carriage curtain, her voice trembling slightly.
Jiang Wan took a deep breath and stepped out of the carriage with her maid's assistance. Lord Li, a Vice Minister of the Ministry of Works, had once supervised the repair of the Moat alongside Lu Jingyuan. She remembered Lu Jingyuan saying that the man was upright and honest, and might be willing to help.
Chapter 189