Chapter 70 What Troubles the Lady?

Chapter 70 What Troubles the Lady?

Chu Xu had been waiting for a long time. He originally thought that Gao Wenyan would not come today.

When the sound of copper coins rang out, he was even slightly stunned for a moment.

"Master, your medicine is ready."

Zhiyan brought in the medicine, expecting Chu Xu to fuss over it for a while before reluctantly drinking it.

However, Chu Xu surprisingly drank it down in one go.

"Isn't it too hot?"

Since Chu Xu always waited a bit, Zhiyan always brought the medicine a little hotter than the ideal temperature.

"Mm, it's a bit warm."

After saying this, he hurriedly left the room.

The moment Gao Wenyan saw Chu Xu, she inevitably thought about his intentions, and a strange feeling arose in her heart.

However, clearly now was not the time to think about such matters; Wang Yong's matter was far more important.

"Lady must have come for Wang Yong."

He wore a light-colored outer robe, carrying a faint scent of medicine, indicating that he had seen a doctor today.

"Prime Minister is truly insightful."

Chu Xu leisurely sat down and began brewing tea for her.

The new tea he had found for her last time had yet to be tasted by her.

Gao Wenyan did not share his leisurely demeanor and asked impatiently, "What will happen to Wang Yong?"

"Don't worry. Your father is investigating him, so he won't get off easily."

"Has something gone wrong with the Thirty-Seventh?"

Hearing the implication in her words, Chu Xu asked, "Why do you say that?"

Gao Wenyan decided not to beat around the bush and spoke plainly.

"Wang Yong threatened the Gao family."

If the Thirty-Seventh had successfully turned other loyalists, why did Wang Yong still have such confidence?

After a moment of contemplation, he said, "Wang Yong's power should extend beyond just the Thirty-Seventh."

Thus, even if the Thirty-Seventh turned against him, Wang Yong still had the strength to maneuver.

"Did Prime Minister find anything else when investigating Wang Yong?"

"For example... Is there someone behind Wang Yong?"

This was an unexpected question, so he pondered for a moment.

"No."

"How did Wang Yong learn that someone intended to harm the Gao family?"

Chu Xu paused in his actions.

"Did he say that?"

Gao Wenyan told him everything Wang Yong had said, including his plan to fabricate a nursery rhyme.

However, she revealed everything except the content of the nursery rhyme.

So Chu Xu guessed, "That nursery rhyme, can it be big or small?"

Recalling the consequences from her previous life, she lowered her eyes and said, "Yes."

"Is the content of the nursery rhyme something Wang Yong did?"

"Yes."

"Besides the Gao family, does anyone else know?"

"Yes."

He did not ask further and silently poured a cup of tea for Gao Wenyan.

This tea appeared clear but had a slightly heavier taste.

Sure enough, Gao Wenyan drank it without changing her expression.

It seemed this one did not suit her taste either.

Chu Xu lowered his head and refilled her cup with plain water.

"What troubles the lady?"

He softly said, "Isn't it just a matter of making sure those who know don't speak?"

This was also what troubled Gao Wenyan.

Although she had given the twin lotus to Aunt Song that day, facing the Emperor's questioning, the Song family might well distance themselves from her.

That result would have a great deal of uncertainty.

She didn't dare to take that risk.

Though the two families had some connection, it wasn't that deep.

After all, in her previous life, the Song family also chose to protect themselves.

Yet, she truly didn't want to harm innocent people.

Seeing her hesitation, Chu Xu said, "Why not tell me about it?"

"Perhaps I know how to keep him from speaking."

Chu Xu always knew many secrets, and Gao Wenyan thought this might be a solution.

Although threatening the Song family wasn't honorable, at least it wouldn't harm them.

"It's the wife of Lord Song."

"Oh?"

Chu Xu smiled.

"As it happens, I do have a method."

She had expected to hear some secret about the Song family, but it turned out Chu Xu's intention wasn't to threaten but to extend kindness.

Lord Song was an upright man.

For such a person, a great favor might indeed be more effective than a threat.