Old Man Mu sneaked over, stood solemnly before the Dragon King, and said with a serious expression, "The Dragon King can trust me."
"I naturally trust you." Gu Shenwei sat cross-legged on the couch, both hands tucked into his sleeves, his body ramrod straight, as if someone opposite him were painting his portrait.
Old Man Mu chuckled twice. "I know what the Dragon King's plan is."
"Because I've already told all of you."
"I'm talking about the secret plan."
"Oh? You think I have another plan?"
Old Man Mu clasped his hands behind his back. The long sword slanting from his waist was only an inch or two from touching the ground. "I don't 'think' it. I 'know' it. I can be of greater help."
Gu Shenwei said nothing. Old Man Mu was a clever man, but also an untrustworthy one.
"The Good Lady trusted me." Old Man Mu sighed wistfully. "Back then, in Xiangji Kingdom, the Good Lady was the 'queen,' and I was the imprisoned sage. She told me everything. I offered quite a few suggestions and even helped her train female soldiers. Nothing ever went wrong. Sigh, those days are gone forever. I miss her. What about you, Dragon King?"
Gu Shenwei still said nothing.
Old Man Mu put away his smile. His wrinkled face seemed to wear a clumsy mask, making Gu Shenwei feel extremely uncomfortable.
"The Dragon King's attack on King An's residence is a feint. In truth, you want to find the mole, am I right? That's right, I still remember what you said back then. You said someone had leaked your whereabouts. I knew you wouldn't easily forget that matter. In fact, I've been thinking about it for you too, Dragon King."
Gu Shenwei narrowed his eyes slightly. "It seems I can't hide