Just as he was about to speak, he heard He Lianfang say, "Prince Wei has close ties with the Southern Wei people, do you think I wouldn't notice?"
Zhao Yao stiffened, then forced a smile and said, "I really thought Second Uncle didn't know about Eighth Brother's matters, after all, Eighth Brother is always by the Crown Prince's side."
He Lianfang felt underestimated by Zhao Yao and laughed in anger, "Do I look like a fool to you?"
Zhao Yao quickly shook his head, "No." After saying that, he hurriedly added, "I'm the fool, to think that Second Uncle was unaware." Second Uncle had always been investigating the matters of the Southern Wei people; with his methods, how could he not discover Eighth Brother's ambiguous relations with the Southern Wei people.
He Lianfang cast a cold glance at Zhao Yao and asked, "Tell me, why did you hide the matters about Prince Wei."
"Well... it's a long story."
"Then make it short."
