Su Wanwan seemed quite open-minded, her gaze gentle yet firm:
"Without your help, life back in Jinling won't be easy. Guard Xiao, live well, and I will rescue you."
Xiao Bin pursed his lips, his dark eyes filled with suppressed emotions.
He was once grateful that he was a bodyguard, able to stay by her side to protect and take care of her.
Now, however, he only hates that he is a lowly guard.
Not only is it difficult for him to protect himself, but he also drags her into running around for him.
Su Wanwan spoke confidently, but her actions were constantly thwarted.
She personally went to Li's home to apologize, but was met with countless closed doors.
Through his maternal grandfather's connections and influence, he eventually managed to get through to the favored concubine of the Prefect of Shuntian Prefecture and obtained the following information:
Xiao Bin can only survive if he can prove that Li Zhaoxian suffers from a serious illness and was not seriously injured by beating.
Su Wanwan had a terrible headache.
The biggest challenge in obtaining this certificate was getting in touch with Li Zhaoxian.
At the height of his power, it's difficult to find many people to contact if you want to obtain evidence from the Li family.
The name she deliberately didn't want to remember flashed through her mind—Lu Xingjian.
...
Su Wanwan stood at the door of the Imperial Study, her hands clenched tightly.
This was the third time she had asked Lu Xingjian for help.
The saying goes, "Things shouldn't happen more than three times," so I'm afraid he'll get annoyed seeing me.
Before long, the doors of the Imperial Study opened, and two rows of ministers in scarlet robes filed out.
The leader of the cabinet ministers was Grand Secretary Li Dongqian, who left without even glancing at Su Wanwan who was bowing to him.
Su Wanwan's heart sank.
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