Fourth Master Xiao leaned on the headboard, his gaze resting on the canopy above, slowly saying, "The Emperor is well aware of this matter. Count Wujin was stripped of his title by Chengzong years ago, and having held the title for these past ten-plus years can be considered the Ren Mansion's fortune."
"Fourth Master's meaning is..." Xiqiu sat up to look at him, somewhat nervously asking, "Is the Emperor warning Wujin Bo Mansion?"
Fourth Master Xiao held her hand, placing her slender fingers in his palm, soft to the touch, delicate and boneless. He then brought them to his lips for a kiss and replied, "If Third Young Madam Ren comes again, you might as well hint a bit. As for handling matters in the palace, they surely know better than we do. Even the Empress Dowager can't do anything about it, so how could we have an extra arm to lend!"
