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Hao Xiangtong's eyes were filled with curiosity and intrigue as she extended her invitation to Chu Qiguang.
How did he find out about the imperial court's plans even before Father did? Have I been underestimating him this entire time?
At first, Hao Xiangtong had seen Chu Qiguang as nothing more than a poor boy with a talent for storytelling. Now, however, he seemed far more mysterious.
Chu Qiguang knew that the Hao Clan had taken the bait. He smiled and said, "I would be honored to meet Clan Leader Hao."
When he arrived at the Hao Manor, he was led into the guest hall for the first time.
Hao Wen ordered tea to be served, then dismissed all the servants, except the steward, Hao Fulai.
From there, he began speaking with Chu Qiguang, asking a series of probing questions in an attempt to figure out who his backers were.
Clearly, in Hao Wen's eyes, Chu Qiguang must have some backers in the capital who had informed him of the imperial court's policy decisions in advance.
According to Qiao Zhi,...
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