Chapter 201 Persuading

Liu Qian was an astute man, and with a slight movement of his thoughts, he detected that Zuo Xiangning's words were not as simple as they might seem.

"Has someone told Miss that I am planning something with Gu Zhiqing?" Liu Qian saw that Zuo Xiangning did not shake her head and continued, "Miss, rest assured, I have never sought great wealth and fortune. No matter who it is, they can't hope to sway me with riches."

"Many mouths can melt gold; accumulated slander can destroy bones." Zuo Xiangning smiled and said, "It's not enough just for you to say you won't do something. Others must also believe it. It's always good to prevent trouble before it starts."

"I appreciate the reminder, Fourth Miss. Mr. Liu will keep it in mind," Liu Qian said, yet he did not take Zuo Xiangning's words to heart.

For he believed that he would say only what needed to be said in front of His Majesty the Emperor, and not utter a single word more than necessary, let alone take any action.