Ning Wan Wan coldly sneered, “Di Daren’s words are amusing. If anyone should be seeking redress, it should be our Yi Wang’s residence. I can tell you that your son is not in our Yi Wang’s residence.”
“Then where is he?”
Ning Wan Wan stared at Di Jin, her tone heavier, “You should be asking your son directly, not causing a scene in my residence. If this gets out, people might think you have ill intentions towards me and Yi Wang!”
Di Jin gripped the armrests tightly, his eyes fixed on Ning Wan Wan.
Ning Wanwan’s gaze met his, unwavering. She knew Di Jin did not know that Di Huan was dead, nor would he ever find out where Di Huan was. Therefore, Di Jin had no evidence to link Di Huan’s disappearance to the Prince Yi’s Mansion.
Di Jin’s speculation that Di Huan might be there stemmed from Di Huan’s disappearance after attempting to assassinate them, and his visit was likely an attempt to intimidate while negotiating terms.
Unfortunately, Di Huan was already dead, and no terms could change their conflicting positions. All she could do now was firmly deny any connection to Di Huan’s disappearance.
After the confrontation, Ning Wanwan turned her gaze to Liu Duwei.
“Lord Liu, you should be in charge of the patrol camp.”
“May I ask what brings you here with your troops?”
Liu Duwei explained with a smile: “It’s nothing, nothing. I just heard that the Prince was ill and happened to meet Master Di, so we came in together to pay respects.”
Ning Wanwan casually reminded him: “Lord Liu is thoughtful, but there are many servants in this mansion who might misunderstand. If some servants see you bringing troops and spread rumors, I’m afraid…”
She didn’t elaborate, as some things were better left unsaid.
Liu Duwei was the head of the patrol camp, while Di Jin headed the secret service. Although both were court officials, their responsibilities differed. One managed city patrols, the other managed border defenses, and the Emperor was wary of internal and external collusion threatening Biandu’s safety.
But Di Huan could lead patrol camp troops to hunt her and Si Zhan, indicating a secret faction between Di Jin and Liu Duwei.
