"If it's really as you say, and Deng Jieyu has a son, with the Fifth Imperial Son now receiving the Emperor's favor, how could she allow herself to be exposed for using witchcraft of Gu in the Imperial Harem? That would be a capital crime."
"By that time, everything would be lost. If she were truly intelligent, wouldn't she use it at a critical moment?" Ye Muyu showed respect but no awe towards the Emperor, thus she spoke in ambiguous terms, implying that using the Gu technique on the Emperor before his death to leave a will for her son would be beneficial.
Chu Heng listened to her bold speech, reaching out to pinch her cheek.
Ye Muyu, in pain, quickly clung to his hand, wanting to retrieve her face: "Ah, it hurts, it hurts, let go quickly."
"Don't talk nonsense," Chu Heng advised with a smile.
Ye Muyu snorted at him: "I'm not speaking too plainly, just hinting to you that I understand the danger of speaking carelessly."
