Chapter 166: Sworn Brother and Sister

In Fengfu City, Prime Minister Xian Lang and Lifen had a close-door meeting in Ming's study in Cuxin Estate.

"We heard about Governor Lei Ming's disappearance."

Lifen jerked her head up to meet the prime minister's eyes. "How did you know about this?"

"Don't worry. Only the King and I know about this. When we heard the Goding army intercepted General Wu Lian at Ninpu City, the King sent his black guards to protect Governor Lei Ming and his family but they arrived late. They only witnessed my..." His chest hurt to remember Xinyi was not his bosom child, but his face didn't show this. 

"... the governor's wife's display of power. They reported this to the King. The Black Guards are Chiangdas who swore their allegiance to the King alone so your secrets are safe from evil ears to hear."