Ji Xiaosong was taken aback by his words, a complex look flashing in her eyes.
She gently pushed Wu Chufeng away, her expression serious. "My husband, there are some things I think you need to know."
She paused, took a deep breath, and continued, "These past few days, the Crown Prince hasn't sent anyone to protect the estate. Our family has remained safe and sound entirely because of our household guards' desperate defense, along with the veterans Father urgently recalled. They stood watch day and night, fending off several groups of miscreants who tried to force their way in."
Wu Chufeng's face was a mask of shock. "How could that be?" he asked, incredulous. "The Crown Prince personally promised me that he would send men to ensure your safety."
His brow furrowed as a sense of unease washed over him. 'Could it be... there's more to this than meets the eye?'
