"Being by Lord Jingnan's side, you'll surely be able to go in and see it. Honestly, I'm quite envious of you."
"If you wanted to see it, would they actually stop you?"
"Hmph. Scenery one has to beg to see? What elegance is there in that?"
"However, six months ago..."
"Exactly. The official story is that this newly built manor was for welcoming the Empress on her family visit. But right before construction began, the Earl of North Border was summoned back to the capital by several imperial edicts."
"Is that so."
"So, if the Tian Family says they built a villa for the Empress's visit, then that's what it is. We can't very well say they knew this day was coming and built Prince Jingnan's Royal Mansion ahead of time, can we?"
"It feels like these people are all cunning old foxes."
"Not a single one of these clan leaders is a fool. But the smarter they are, the worse it is for my Great Yan." The Sixth Prince's voice carried a hint of resentment.
