That very night.
Zhang Yao changed into a set of night clothes and quietly left the West Garden residence, heading towards the westernmost side gate of the Governor's Mansion.
Along the way, he noticed several patrols carrying torches, all composed of competent and powerful hospital guards and soldiers, led by some tributors and members of the Wang Clan.
Zhang Yao silently noted the patrol routes and found that compared to two months ago, they had changed significantly, with the personnel almost doubled and many government soldiers from the City Defense Army mobilized.
"The Governor's Mansion is indeed on high alert inside, even though it's outwardly relaxed, just as Zhao Donglai's intelligence suggested."
With Zhang Yao's martial arts skills, he easily avoided the patrols and reached the far west side of the Governor's Mansion without alerting anyone.
He hid in a garden not far from the side gate, concealed within the flowering branches and leaves, quietly waiting.
