The lanterns were freshly lit. The night was lively and bustling.

A swarthy middle-aged man in gray currently sat in a teahouse, sipping a cup of tea.

Suddenly, Su Yi appeared before his table and said casually, “Tell Weng Jiu to send someone to keep an eye on Azurecloud Court tonight.”

The gray-robed middle-aged man stiffened, shot to his feet, and exclaimed, “Your Excellency, you realized who I was a long time ago?”

“Ever since I moved into Azurecloud Court, you’ve kept watch here. If I didn’t know Weng Jiu had sent you, do you really think you’d still be alive?” 

As he spoke, Su Yi put his hands behind his back, turned, and sauntered off.

The gray-robed middle-aged man watched Su Yi fade from view, but he dared not dilly-dally any further. He immediately scampered off.

 ……

“Luring the tiger away from the mountain? Fine. Setting a trap and waiting for prey to come to you? Go right ahead. Tonight, you ruined my good mood, so you’ll have to bear my wrath.”

As Su Yi walked through the city streets, he seemed as relaxed and composed as ever.

However, there was a chill in the depths of his gaze.

The letter a messenger had delivered to his...