Wang Jingyuan paid a visit to Xiao Moxian's manor the next morning. She wanted to see how he was doing, especially since he just lost his position at the Ministry of Justice and was now the primary suspect. As much as she was aware of potential power struggles between princes, she did not think that Xiao Moxian had plotted the assassination and the revolt.
Xiao Moxian was pleasantly surprised at her arrival. "What brings you here today, Jing-Jing?"
"I just wanted to see how you are doing," Wang Jingyuan said as they sat down across each other with a pot of tea on the table between them.
"I am doing well, thank you for asking." Xiao Moxian was a little confused. "Why would you think otherwise?"
"Oh, um, I heard that Crown Prince took over your position as the head of the Ministry of Justice," Wang Jingyuan explained. "So…"
"Ah. Then you must also know that I am now suspect number one."
