Night had fallen upon the Crown Prince's Palace, outside Feng Jiu's sleeping quarters.
Qing Yu, dressed as a scholar, had adopted the visage of a refined gentleman in his thirties and was strolling over, one hand casually placed behind his back.
Within Feng Jiu's chambers, a middle-aged, strong man with a naturally silent demeanor stood with his arms crossed, resting against a golden pillar with his eyes closed.
His name was Ou Jianyuan, and he was the new Tribute appointed by the Empress for Feng Jiu.
He was a man of few words, dedicated to martial arts, and had become a Royal Tributor for Northern Zhou simply for access to training resources. Aside from martial arts, he had no other interests, hence there was no need to worry that Ou Jianyuan was a spy sent by the Empress.
For the Empress to have two Royal Tributors loyal to her was already a significant feat. To have any more, even if she could manage it, Feng Tianming might not tolerate.
