Lin Haisheng was a seasoned bureaucrat, and he would not be easily fooled by Chu Wang. He could be said to be on the emperor's side, but as a fence-sitter, he had not pledged his loyalty, remaining uncommitted to either side and offending no one. As for what his true thoughts were, no one knew.
After a while, Prince Rui also came over, and Lin Haisheng politely paid his respects to him as well.
Prince Rui extended an invitation to him, but Lin Haisheng declined, "Tomorrow morning, I have to take the gifts to the Wang Residence. I can make do here in the courtyard and would hate to impose on the two princes."
Another slippery move.
Chu Wang and Prince Rui both smiled faintly before returning to their respective courtyards.
They were certain that when Lin Haisheng goes to the Wang Residence to present gifts the next day, he would not get to see Chu Suifeng.