Madam Qi stayed in the room to comfort Kaiyang: "Don't worry, she is your benefactor and also our family's benefactor. Your grandfather would not do anything bad to her."
"Grandmother, I'm not worried at all. Mother is very capable." Kaiyang sat on the bed. He wouldn't sleep until she came back.
As Zhongqing walked, Hong Xiaoduo smoothed her hair with her hand, casually tying it into a bunch at the back of her head, and then let out a snoring sound.
She didn't ask the housekeeper why Eunuch Fu was coming over so late at night instead of sleeping, since she would find out soon enough.
They soon arrived at the front hall. Hong Xiaoduo noticed that there were several people dressed as guards standing outside the door, but their clothes did not seem to belong to the Wei family.
"My lord, Miss Hong has arrived," the steward Zhongqing reported from outside the door.
The door creaked open, and Wei Junpei appeared inside, gesturing for Hong Xiaoduo to come in.
After Hong Xiaoduo entered the house, Wei Junpei immediately closed the door again.
Inside the house, besides Wei Junpei and Eunuch Fu whom they had met during the day, there was another man dressed in the same clothes as Eunuch Fu.
He looked to be in his thirties, and his face was solemn, his dark eyes scrutinizing Hong Xiaoduo.
This man wore the same robes as Eunuch Fu, but his magnificent beard didn't appear to be glued on. His posture, gaze, and demeanor exuded an air of authority and nobility.
When Eunuch Fu came during the day, he said he was delivering a congratulatory gift to His Majesty. Eunuch Fu is a person close to His Majesty.
That person must be the ruler of this country, the one on the dragon throne?
Since the other party didn't speak, and Wei Junpei didn't seem inclined to introduce the person's identity, Hong Xiaoduo guessed this in her mind and pretended not to know.
Otherwise, would I have to kneel down to them? No way!
“Xiao Duo, you’ve met this Eunuch Fu during the day. He called you over so late because he wants you to use that secret technique to help identify blood relations.” Wei Junpei said nervously as he watched Hong Xiao Duo enter and make eye contact with the man.
Upon hearing this, Hong Xiaoduo looked at Eunuch Fu with great surprise, her gaze slowly moving down from his face to his lower abdomen.
"Young lady, don't think nonsense. It's not me." When Eunuch Fu saw the way Hong Xiaoduo was looking at him and where her gaze was falling, he hurriedly clarified.
Hearing him say that, Hong Xiaoduo exaggeratedly patted her chest and said, "It's good that it's not you, Father-in-law. Oh my, if it really is you, then you are really bold."
Out of the corner of my eye, I saw the handsome man with a beautiful beard next to me, his hand clenched into a fist to hide a slight chuckle.
A cautious glance from Eunuch Fu further convinced Hong Xiaoduo that this person was almost certainly their emperor.
He looks like a wise ruler, so how did he make Lord Wei want to resign?
"Lord Wei, the reason I used that secret technique today is because Lord Gu questioned it. The reason he questioned it is simply because the world has never heard of such a secret technique."
I've never heard of it because my ancestors warned me not to easily reveal this secret technique to others. Because if used improperly, it can kill people, cause discord among relatives, and in short, lead to many negative consequences.
The reason I helped you identify your grandson is because I found the child, so I'm somewhat connected to him. Besides, I know you are an upright and honest official, and I naturally don't want you to be taken advantage of by bad people.
The reason I used that secret technique twice today was because Lord Gu was too immoral. So I used the secret technique to prove it to him and shut him up.
Another point is that using this secret technique will harm my mind and shorten my lifespan, which is of no benefit to me.
As you can see, I'm really forcing myself to get through this.
"So, I'm sorry to have made Eunuch Fu come all this way for nothing." Hong Xiaoduo said, bowing apologetically to Eunuch Fu.
She is indeed lacking in energy right now, but it has absolutely nothing to do with that test. It's no wonder she's not energetic after being woken up from a nap!
Besides, I haven't been able to sleep in late for days!
"Ah, I only heard you say before that using that secret technique would harm the heart and spirit, I didn't know it would shorten one's lifespan, sigh." Wei Junpei felt very guilty and annoyed when he heard this.
"Ahem, Lord Wei, there's no need to blame yourself. I just didn't tell you because I was afraid you would overthink it," Hong Xiaoduo explained helplessly.
Before Eunuch Fu could even get anxious, the person next to him quickly gave him a meaningful look.
"Young Lady Hong, could you please find a way to have it appraised? It's really important." Eunuch Fu was anxious, but he couldn't use his status as a master to put pressure on her.
"Lord Wei, could you please put in a good word for me?" Seeing that Hong Xiaoduo remained silent, Eunuch Fu turned to Wei Junpei for help.
Wei Junpei was in an even more difficult position, because this secret technique would not only harm her mind but also shorten her lifespan. How could he use his benefactor's lifespan to do her a favor? Wouldn't that be repaying kindness with enmity?
Looking at the expressions on the faces of the three people, and seeing that none of them seemed to be angry, and that Lord Wei also didn't seem inclined to try to persuade her, Hong Xiaoduo felt quite relieved.
He reached out and tugged at Wei Junpei's sleeve, pulling him aside and asking in a low voice, "What is your relationship with them, sir?"
Wei Junpei was taken aback, unsure how to respond. How should one respond in the context of the relationship between a ruler and his subject?
"Since you seem to know the truth, why don't you just tell me directly, sir? If I help them with the identification, will it lead to someone's death?" Hong Xiaoduo changed the subject.
Wei Junpei thought for a moment and nodded.
"Then, are the people who will die good or bad?" Hong Xiaoduo asked again.
She knew, of course, that her voice was very low, but the two people next to her who were listening intently could definitely hear it.
Anyway, it's something I'm saying to them.
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