The copper water clock in the study of the Lu Mansion ticked steadily. Lu Jingyuan stared at the secret report submitted by his shadow guards, his thumb tracing the characters "Minister Li's Residence" before he abruptly slammed his teacup onto the desk. Outside the window, a torrential downpour lashed against the grey tiles, the rhythmic pattering echoing the chaotic thrum of his heartbeat.
"Minister Li?" Jiang Wan leaned closer, the scent of lilies from her sleeves mingling with the damp air. "Is that the Lord Li who impeaches you for being 'belligerent and warmongering' at every morning court session?"
"The very same." Lu Jingyuan slid the report toward her. It contained a section circled in cinnabar ink: *Minister Li's eldest son is in close contact with the Right Prime Minister's Estate.* "Half a year ago, I discovered he was hiding armor in his home. I fear that created a deep-seated grudge."
Chapter 214