As soon as this thought emerged, Zeng Anmin took a deep breath to suppress his racing heart.
He hadn't been in the capital for long and lacked sufficient clues. He couldn't conclude that the Eldest Princess's goal was Emperor Xi's Map based on this alone. He needed more evidence.
"Then how does Your Highness wish to cooperate with me?" Zeng Anmin asked, looking appreciatively at the breathtaking scenery before him.
The sky was growing dark. The row of Chime Bells stood beside the Eldest Princess. The wind blew, scattering peach blossoms.
The Eldest Princess tilted her head slightly, her waterfall of dark hair swaying. A half-smile flashed across her eyes as her rosy lips parted. "What do you want?"
Zeng Anmin's eyes lit up slightly. He coughed and put on a solemn expression. "The rise and fall of the nation rests on everyone's shoulders. Sweeping away the vermin in the royal court for the sake of the people is my duty. How could I ask for any benefits?"
