The Old Emperor's intentional probing further deepened Su Juan's suspicion. If the Old Emperor could really hear, then following his words down the line, she might reveal just a few points that could make him wary of Song Qianfan.
She lowered her gaze, "Your Majesty, court affairs are not for a humble official like me to recklessly comment on."
If the Old Emperor could really hear, then it would not be wise to reveal too much, lest he suspect her and the fire turns back on her, questioning if she has already discovered it.
[Terrifying, why would the Old Emperor suddenly ask a mere Sixth Rank Vice Director about such an important matter concerning the imperial lineage?]
The Old Emperor laughed, "Minister Mo and the Duke both say you're remarkably intelligent, with clever ideas unlike others. I'm just asking casually; you can say a few words, I won't blame you."
Su Juan furrowed her brows, [This doesn't quite sound like something Minister Mo and the Lord Duke would say.]
