"Now that you see me, you don't even pay your respects. Your father is really ungrateful."
Cheng Xiran cast a cold look at the retreating back of Prime Minister Cheng for a few moments, then said indifferently, "There's still no solid evidence to prove that he has defected to the Queen Mother. Isn't it a bit too early for Your Highness to say such things?"
Helian Duo gave her a deep look and asked in surprise, "You already know about this? Did your father tell you?"
Cheng Xiran gently shook her head. "He only sees me as a good - for - nothing who just eats and does nothing all day. He's ashamed of me in public. How could he tell me such a confidential matter? I just noticed some clues."
Helian Duo said leisurely, "Not necessarily. Why don't you act stupid again? No one believes what a fool says. He'll then act without any scruples and show his true colors."
As soon as he said this, he naturally got a disdainful look from Cheng Xiran.
The two strolled aimlessly and talked about whether Prime Minister Cheng had defected to the Queen Mother. This was a serious matter, and Prime Minister Cheng was a cunning old fox. So far, none of Helian Duo's men had found anything wrong, which showed how skillful he was.
"Anyway, what's your plan for this? You can't just ignore it, right?"
Seeing Cheng Xiran's slender willow - leaf eyebrows slightly furrowed, Helian Duo couldn't help smiling and said, "Why, are you worried about me?"
Cheng Xiran deliberately avoided his burning gaze and teased, "Your Highness is such an outstanding person. Do you still need me to worry about such a small matter? I'm sure you've already had a plan in mind."
"I visited your mansion today and finally met the Prime Minister. If you add some details and rely on the influence of Anecdotes in the Capital, this matter will be perfectly resolved, and it will also strengthen the relationship between me and your Cheng Mansion."
After understanding his meaning, Cheng Xiran sighed and said, "Your plan is good. It can not only solve this matter perfectly but also test whether my father is in league with the Queen Mother. If they are, one of them will surely take action... But aren't you afraid that they'll both remain calm?"
Helian Duo imitated her tone and retorted, "That's none of my business. It won't cause me any loss, right?"
That's right... She was just afraid that the Cheng Mansion would be involved.
Seeing her head down, Helian Duo knew what was on her mind. He promised, "Don't worry. I'll also protect those you care about. I'm not the kind of person who likes to involve the innocent."
After saying that, he strode away. Cheng Xiran stood there stunned, and soon his figure disappeared from sight.
"Helian Duo, are you a worm in my stomach? How do you know everything?"
Recently, she had been busy with the newspaper office and dealing with all kinds of people. She had almost forgotten about Ren Ning'er. Anyway, Ren Ning'er hadn't come to find her again after that time. She had never asked about it either. It was only when she returned to the mansion this afternoon and heard from Zhuque accidentally that Ren Ning'er and her family had moved back to their hometown, Yangzhou, early this morning. It seemed that she had no intention of coming back.
She didn't know that the reason she hadn't been harassed by Ren Ning'er again was because Helian Duo had stepped in.
Since there would be a banquet in the mansion tomorrow, ostensibly to officially announce Liu's status, Yun'er had been called by the steward to help in the back courtyard this afternoon. So Zhuque was taken care of by Cheng Xiran.
"I wonder if my body will recover before the Lantern Festival. I really want to go to the lantern festival with Miss and make a wish together then."