Why put on such a poor performance?
"The grandson doesn't know either, he just follows orders."
"Whose life?"
"Your Highness."
Meng Jian was filled with apprehension, but he showed no sign of it on the surface.
In the past, he would never have dared to hide anything from his grandfather, but... there was no other way; he had sworn an oath to his ancestors.
In other words, concealing it was for the good of the Meng family, and he figured his grandfather wouldn't blame him.
Yes, that's it...
Meng Guang didn't dwell on it, but suddenly asked, "I heard you've been getting quite close to the Sixth Princess?"
Meng Jian: !
Who?! Who the hell is talking so fast?!
A name flashed through my mind instantly; it might just be that kid Chen Fang.
Damn it, even though they are my personal guards, they still obey my grandfather's orders in the end.
"Oh?" The old man narrowed his eyes, a glint of shrewdness in them. "Judging from your expression, it's true?"
The fact that the canal was dug in Mingyan County was known only to four people; even Chen Fang was unaware of the details.
But his attitude towards Qin Zhaoyue... I wonder how much my grandfather heard about it.
“Grandfather, actually the Sixth Princess is not as rumored in the capital. She is quite intelligent and refined.”
Meng Guang scoffed. What's so surprising about that? Besides, the royal family is known for producing such talented individuals.
"Whether she is intelligent or not is irrelevant to our Meng family."
The old man stood up and strode out.
"Remember your identity. The Meng family does not intermarry with the royal family. I'll give you a few days to rest at home."
Meng Jian downed the wine in his glass in one gulp, a bitter smile playing on his lips…
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