Chunying hesitated, words on the tip of her tongue. "Young Master-"
Before she could finish, Chen Yunfan waved a hand. "Go fetch some wine."
Chunying hesitated briefly, then curtsied and answered yes.
She turned and left the side chamber.
Lin Zhong looked toward her, sighed inwardly, and transmitted his voice. "Don't bring Lang Wine from Yunqing Tower. It might spoil the young master's enjoyment."
Chunying nodded slightly and headed for the cellar with her eyes lowered.
Recalling what Chen Xuanji had sought him out to discuss several nights earlier, Lin Zhong could not help falling somewhat silent.
"-Master, in your subordinate's opinion, the young master and Miss Cui share a mutual affection. If-"
"Say no more."
"Later, give him a few discreet hints. I'll explain the rest to him when I reach Shuzhou."
Though Lin Zhong could not bear it, he could hardly defy Chen Xuanji's orders.
Thus, over the following days, he repeatedly told Chen Yunfan things about the Cui Family.
For instance, the origins of the Jizhou Trading Company, the filthy deeds committed by Bright Moon Tower, and the recent situation in Shuzhou.
Even after Chen Yunfan deliberately avoided the subject, he revealed some of the plans of the White Robe Prime Minister and the Chen Family.
In the end, it did bring about some change in Chen Yunfan.
"Alas, why did it have to be now?"
"Could the master already be ready to tear away all pretense with the Cui Family?"
"Then-the First Madam-"
Lin Zhong frowned slightly. After a moment's thought, he saw Chunying returning with a jar of wine in her arms and stepped forward. "Let me."
Chunying stopped and shook her head. "Uncle Zhong, let me do it."
Without allowing any argument, Lin Zhong took the jar and motioned for her to wait outside.