Su Yi only snapped out of his daze when Senior Fan's carriage disappeared around the street corner. He had not expected the old man would request for dignity on Qi Zongbi's behalf.0

Senior Fan and Qi Zongbi shared little to no personal ties in or out of the court. Senior Fan's unwavering loyalty to the imperial family made him Qi Zongbi's natural adversary. Despite this, Senior Fan still spoke those words. On one hand, it was a testament to his high regard for Su Yi; on the other, it was because… he was a truly discerning man.0

Su Yi raised his head, looked around, and, seeing no one else nearby, straightened his posture and headed toward the Zhang residence's main gate.0

Not long after knocking on the door, a servant came to open it. Upon seeing Su Yi, the servant showed no surprise, only bowing respectfully and ushering...0