If you consider yourself a master of the inner circle close to the emperor, then let me introduce you to Wu Shutong, a significant minister among the princes who holds considerable power in his region.


    What’s more, he is quite perceptive and has noticed that the Lord of Ennd has begun to engage with these key figures. This indicates that he is likely to be increasingly valued in the future.


    With that in mind, he stepped forward in a courteous manner, extending his hand to Wu Shutong as he smiled and said, “Everyone remains loyal to the Lord, so there’s no need for excessive formality between you and me, Governor Wu!”


    “As an important minister, you carry a distinguished presence!”


    After making this statement, he gestured toward the dining table and added with a grin, “I have prepared some wine to honor Uncle Russell, please take a seat!” Uncle Russell<fncec1> The rightful source is </fncec1><h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    then cupped his hands in gratitude and replied, “Let’s enjoy this together!”


    The two exchanged pleasantries and took their seats beside each other at the expansive dining table.


    Wu Shutong then instructed the other attendants to leave the room. Once the door was shut, he personally poured a ss of wine for Ou Bojun, smiling as he said, “Uncle Russell, since this is our first meeting, I would like to propose a toast. I hope you will indulge me!”


    Ou Bojun noticed that while Wu Shutong had only reached the transformation stage in his cultivation, he didn’t want to underestimate him. He quickly picked up his ss and replied, “No need for formality, Governor Wu. Let’s drink this toast together!”


    The two lightly clinked their sses before raising them to their lips and downing the contents in one go.


    After setting his ss down, Wu Shutong’s expression shifted to one of concern as he sighed, “Uncle Russell, to be honest, I’m aware of the reason for your visit to the Right Army Governor’s Mansion. I carry a heavy burden of guilt regarding a significant mistake, and I know it’s challenging to dispel the suspicion surrounding it. This time, I ask you to investigate the matter and help clear my name!”


    Ou Bojun was taken aback by Wu Shutong’s directness. He set his ss down and replied earnestly, “Governor Wu, I would like to understand how the secret order from the British Lord wasmunicated after it reached you.” Wu Shutong responded candidly, “Themand from the British Lord was given directly to me. Following the principle that fewer people knowing reduces the risk of exposure, I did not inform the intermediaries. Instead, I passed the secret order straight to Bick, the Jiedu envoy of the dead man’s station, instructing him to select the most elite members from the Xiaoqiguards for a mission to Northern Europe.”


    Ou Bojun inquired further, “Did those who received the secret orders know about Lin Waner’s identity?”


    “Not at all,” Wu Shutong replied without hesitation. “Uncle Russell, I am the only one aware of Lin Waner’s identity within the entire Right Army Governor’s Mansion. When I handed the secret order to Bick, I simply instructed him to capture a girl in Northern Europe. He wasn’t informed of her identity either. As for the knight guards who were dispatched for the mission, it’s even less likely they would know; they were only informed that she is the master of Ying and that there would be rewards for capturing her.” Ou Bojun nodded, having anticipated that this would be the case.<h3 ss="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="chapter-list"><strong></strong>