At a time like this, he was likely the only one who dared to stand and speak for Xiao Chengxuan.
Shen Yanchuan was not surprised. He gave a slight nod. "Mr. Jiang, please speak."
Jiang Zhao Yuan turned, his gaze sweeping discreetly over Xiao Chengxuan. Seeing his grandson's panicked and distraught expression, his heart filled with both anger and sorrow.
He had always been proud of his grandson, doting on him since childhood.
Who could have imagined that Xiao Chengxuan would ever see such a wretched day?
All his pent-up emotions curdled into bitter resentment toward Shen Yanchuan.
'If it weren't for him, how could things have escalated to this point?!'
Jiang Zhao Yuan stared at Shen Yanchuan. The veteran official, who had weathered countless storms at court, finally revealed his shrewd and incisive nature.
