The strategist who served the previous Crown Prince?
Zhou Huaijin didn't have a strong impression of him, but she certainly did. They had crossed paths before in Bingzhou. She had to admit that the man was exceptionally intelligent, as he had devised a solution to save Prime Minister Chu from a dangerous situation.
However…
He was incredibly arrogant, carrying grudges within his heart. Otherwise, he wouldn't have chosen to align himself with Zhou Huailing, despite his own remarkable talents.
When Zhou Huailing ascended to the position of Lord Ling and gained the respect of the officers as the Crown Prince, it was largely due to this strategist's ideas.
Moreover, it seemed that this strategist held a disdain for women. That explained why he had consistently humiliated her.
Now that the previous Crown Prince was no more, it appeared that the strategist had not been by his side during his demise.
Unexpectedly…