Jiang Wan opened her eyes, her heart filled with vigilance.
Pei Xuan probed, "Where did he get this information? It had to be accurate, otherwise..."
"Your Highness is so high and mighty, why frighten a mere guard?"
Jiang Wan stood up, blocking Pei Xuan's view of what was behind her.
"This is a deal between me and His Highness. If anything goes wrong, I will take responsibility."
Pei Xuan gave her a cool look: "You're quite possessive of your food."
Jiang Wan frowned, feeling that there was a deeper meaning behind those words. Just as she was about to ask for details, she heard the sound of horses' hooves coming from downstairs.
A group of people dressed in black rode up on horseback, followed by seven or eight carts covered with black cloth.
Judging from the quantity, it should be weapons, gunpowder, and the like.
For Dongnae, which was ravaged by war, these were extremely precious items.
The group stopped in the alley for a short while, and then a man's figure appeared in the night.
The man had slightly curly hair and wore a long gown, typical of Donglai people.
The group of people lowered their heads and talked in private.
Jiang Wan looked around but did not see the leader of the men in black appear.
It seems that person only sent his subordinates and did not intend to be present himself.
Jiang Wan and Pei Xuan exchanged a glance.
Does this mean I'll have made a wasted trip tonight?
Since no one caught them red-handed, Pei Xuan didn't want to take action and ordered the Eastern Palace guards to leave.
Jiang Wan was puzzled.
For such an important transaction, even if she didn't show up, she would find a safe location nearby to observe and confirm that the transaction was correct.
She looked toward the bustling restaurant.
Upon closer inspection, one could faintly hear a commotion emanating from the restaurant.
Then, a familiar face appeared at the window.
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