Xie Xinghan knitted her delicate brows, considered for a moment, and asked, "Have you told anyone else about this?"
The man immediately replied, "No, no! I only told you, my lady. I haven't said a word to anyone unrelated."
If he had told someone, he might not have been the only one making this report. Naturally, he wouldn't share an opportunity to demonstrate his loyalty and keen eye.
Xie Xinghan's tone chilled slightly. "You must let this matter rot in your belly. The affairs of the Wang family of Langya aren't for outsiders to meddle in. If you speculate wildly and wag your tongue, causing trouble, not only will the Wang family refuse to tolerate you, but I won't spare you either."
The man nodded repeatedly. "Yes, yes, yes! I wouldn't dare make wild guesses, much less spread them!"
"Good. Thank you for your efforts today. Xiao Ning, give him two strings of cash."
The man's face instantly lit up with delight. "Thank you, my lady! Thank you, my lady!"
"Receiving money is a happy occasion, but some happy occasions are best kept quiet. Otherwise, people might ask why you received it, and you could let something slip. Then your happy occasion might turn into a funeral."
A chill ran through him, and he hurriedly wiped the smile from his face. "You're right to admonish me, my lady. I absolutely wouldn't dare boast about it."
Once he had left the room, Xie Xinghan instructed Xiao Ning, "Tell Shi Er to transfer that man onto his ship. When they set sail shortly, take him along."
Xiao Ning froze for a moment, then said hesitantly, "Surely that's unnecessary..."
"Why would it be unnecessary? This is called preventing trouble before it arises. Since he knows about this, there's no guarantee he won't let