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Chapter 263: Chapter 97: Why Is This Happening? (Please subscribe)_5
 

Cheng Guang couldn’t help but shake his head, knowing that it would be impossible to find anyone at this time.

Most of the female members of a household typically resided in the back courtyard.

This was merely the front courtyard.

Seeing them would only be possible after Lin Yunzhen arrived, either by coercion or by having Lin Yunzhen bring them over.

Cheng Guang remained silent, lifting the tea a steward from the Prime Minister’s Mansion had brought and taking a sip.

Tsk.

The Prime Minister’s Mansion really was the epitome of extravagance; even the tea could enhance one’s cultivation. Such conspicuous consumption.

At that moment, a somewhat hearty and aged voice rang out.

“I had no idea the Princely Heir was visiting, my omission in not coming out to meet you, sir.”

The person had not yet arrived, but their voice preceded them.

Cheng Guang’s gaze directed towards the hall’s entrance, where a figure slowly approached. His face bore the signs of age, yet he had a full head of black hair. His stature was upright, not at all reflective of his advanced years.

Although this person’s face was wreathed in smiles,

his demeanor was exceptionally brisk.

At the same time, the old man’s eyes were deep like ancient wells, and being stared at by him felt like the focus of a venomous snake, sending an involuntary chill down one’s spine.

This person was none other than Right Minister Lin Gongfu, a senior official who had served under two emperors of Great Zhou and the current Prime Minister.

Cheng Guang said with a smile, “My visit was unannounced; I hope the Prime Minister isn’t feeling imposed upon.”

Lin Gongfu’s expression paused before the smile on his face became even more amiable, and he waved his hand, “Not at all, not at all. What brings you to my humble abode, Princely Heir?”

As Lin Gongfu finished speaking, his gaze fixed intently on Cheng Guang.

He knew that Cheng Guang, the Town-Nation Duke’s Heir, would not come without a purpose.

Under Lin Gongfu’s scrutiny, Cheng Guang appeared unfazed, merely offering a smile and saying, “It’s nothing serious. I am merely helping a friend look for someone.”

“Looking for someone? Who might that be?” Lin Gongfu was taken aback.

He knew Cheng Guang had wanted to see Lin Yunzhen upon arriving, but Lin Gongfu suspected that Cheng Guang’s true intent was not to meet Lin Yunzhen.

To his knowledge, his own son, Lin Yunzhen, had never had any dealings with the Town-Nation Duke’s Heir. It was unlikely they knew each other at all.

So…

Whom was the Town-Nation Duke’s Heir seeking?

Lin Gongfu was at a loss.

Cheng Guang merely smiled without responding.

Lin Gongfu’s aged face studied Cheng Guang, seemingly unable to penetrate the thoughts of the Town-Nation Duke’s Heir.

This was quite terrifying.

The depth of the Town-Nation Duke’s Heir’s strategems was, it seemed, even greater than Lin Gongfu had imagined.

It was at this moment that the steward’s voice carried in from outside the hall.

“Prime Minister, the young master has returned.”

Lin Gongfu immediately stood up, offering Cheng Guang a smile, “Princely Heir, my son Lin Yunzhen has arrived. I heard of your visit and understood you wanted to meet with Yunzhen.”

Cheng Guang remained silent, his gaze turning towards the outside of the hall.

Outside the hall.

A young nobleman clad in splendid robes slowly entered.

While his looks were somewhat less impressive than Cheng Guang’s, compared to the average person, he was quite handsome. Tall and straight, his every movement exuded ease and scholarly grace.

Upon seeing him, Cheng Guang immediately recognized the man as Lin Yunzhen.

After entering the hall, Lin Yunzhen’s gaze first fell on Prime Minister Lin Gongfu, whom he addressed as father and to whom he bowed respectfully. Then his attention turned to Cheng Guang.

His eyes revealed considerable confusion.

It was as if he did not understand.

Why would the Town-Nation Duke’s Heir suddenly come to the Prime Minister’s Mansion, specifically asking to see him?

Lin Yunzhen could not quite grasp the reason and suddenly felt the gaze of several others. His eyes shifted, landing on Liu Hao, Mrs. Wu, and Zhang Shunlong.

Towards Liu Hao and Mrs. Wu, Lin Yunzhen felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity.

Yet they still seemed like strangers to him.

He didn’t give it much thought.

Instead, he was more concerned about the gaze of Zhang Shunlong.

There seemed to be a hidden hatred within Zhang Shunlong’s look, though he concealed it well, Lin Yunzhen had keenly perceived it.

Could it be that the Princely Heir’s special trip to the Prime Minister’s Mansion was because of this person?

It must be said that Lin Yunzhen was nobody’s fool and had his own insights into the matter. Just by glancing at Zhang Shunlong standing beside Cheng Guang, he roughly guessed the purpose of Cheng Guang’s visit.

However, Lin Yunzhen didn’t care much; he couldn’t recall who Zhang Shunlong was in an instant.

Even if he had offended Zhang Shunlong, he didn’t believe that Cheng Guang would bother with him just for someone who looked as lowly as Zhang Shunlong.

Therefore, Lin Yunzhen’s face soon carried a smile that was somewhat scholarly and gentle. He slowly saluted Cheng Guang with his hands clasped together, “I have met the Princely Heir.”

“What brings the Princely Heir to our mansion today; for what matter are you seeking me?”

Seeing that Lin Yunzhen, the primary person involved, had arrived at the scene, Cheng Guang didn’t delay any further, getting straight to the point, “I am here today to find the third daughter of the Liu Family.”

“It’s Liu Yuting, whom you married into your mansion some days ago.”

Cheng Guang assumed that upon hearing these words, Lin Yunzhen would respond, whether he seemed willing to let him see her or not.

However, to his surprise, after hearing what Cheng Guang had said, Lin Yunzhen’s face showed a sense of bewilderment.

“The third daughter of the Liu Family; the person I married into my mansion?”

“No, Princely Heir, could you be mistaken? I’m not yet married, how could I have taken a wife?”

Lin Gongfu, also failing to grasp the current situation, his keenness as an old fox drawing his attention to the visibly tense members of the Liu Family standing beside Cheng Guang.

Once Lin Yunzhen made this statement, the Liu Family members shuddered fiercely.