Chapter 458
Chapter 458 Asking for Your Help
Xu Wei had arrived? Lin Wanrong nodded without surprise. Judging from Prince Cheng's reactions yesterday, there had likely been some unusual happenings in the capital these past few days. Xu Wei must have come specifically for this matter.
Watching Eldest Miss gracefully walk away, he pondered for a moment before taking large strides toward the front hall. As he reached the doorway, he saw Xu Wei pacing back and forth in the hall, his face lined with worry and eyes bloodshot. The teacup placed beside him hadn't been touched and had long since gone cold.
"Ah, Little brother Lin, you're finally out," Xu Wei hurried over as soon as he saw him, visibly relieved.
"Good morning, Master Xu," Lin Wanrong greeted with a fist-clasp and a smile. "On such a fine spring day, why didn’t you get some extra sleep instead of coming over here?"
With a wry smile, Xu Wei shook his head. "I've been unlucky. From yesterday to this morning, I've been in constant discussions with His Majesty. Haven't even had a moment to rest my eyes. Unlike you, who seems to have all the leisure in the world." He paused, looked around to ensure that no one else was around, and lowered his voice. "Enough small talk. His Majesty already knows about the assassination attempt on you last night. He’s also read the confession from the assassin. You really are audacious, aren't you? Do you have any idea what the consequences could be if this document were to leak?"
"Consequences?" Lin Wanrong gave a faint smile. "I only report what I see and hear. As for the consequences, that's something for His Majesty and people like you, the pillars of the state, to consider. It's not within my jurisdiction."
Hearing how Lin Wanrong had deflected responsibility with just a few words, Xu Wei chuckled. "Little brother Lin, you're being too modest. Even if you want to stay out of this, I'm afraid it's not possible anymore. With Li Tai's army soon to mobilize and the political situation in the capital growing increasingly volatile, not to mention your unique standing as the favored husband to two princesses, you can't possibly extricate yourself. As far as I can see, the document you submitted last night is like adding fuel to an already raging fire."
Lin Wanrong chuckled a few times, quite pleased with himself. "From the way you put it, do I look like someone who thrives on chaos?"