Xianwu retrieved a record book from the shelf as murmurs about Jin Fengming's absence reached his ears. Although initially disinterested, his curiosity grew when he caught wind of Jin Fengming's visit to the imperial palace to meet Jia Li.
Swiftly, he approached a cluster of junior officers and inquired, "Has the Crown Princess summoned Jin Fengming to the palace?" Xianwu's gaze rested on his three juniors, awaiting their response.
"Ah, no," the one in the middle responded. "Word has it that Prime Minister Jin dispatched a matrimonial proposition, seeking union between his son and the Crown Princess," he appended with a grin.
"Her Royal Highness has evaded marital bonds for an extended duration. It is my belief that on this occasion, she might agree. While Jin Fengming has previously exhibited indifference, his demeanor was noticeably enthusiastic during the rendezvous with the Crown Princess," the junior officer on the right elaborated.
