Huang Xiao found the voice very familiar. It was definitely Li Xia's. Seeing Wang Yuantu give him a slight nod, he answered, "Come in!"
After Li Xia entered, he also saw Huang Xiao. But after smiling at him, he respectfully addressed Wang Yuantu. "Senior Wang, have you been comfortable here these past few days? If anything is still unsatisfactory, please give your instructions."
"It has been considerably quieter these past few days. You have been thoughtful," Wang Yuantu said mildly.
"If you are satisfied, Senior, then I can rest easy. It's just that my father..."
"Rest assured. Within three days, I will be able to produce the antidote," Wang Yuantu replied.
Having received a definite assurance from Wang Yuantu, Li Xia finally breathed a sigh of relief. He had racked his brains over the poison afflicting his father.
"You may leave now. Don't disturb me unless something comes up!" Wang Yuantu said, waving his hand.
Huang Xiao and Li Xia did not dare linger any longer and left the room as instructed.
Outside the small courtyard, before Huang Xiao could ask anything, Li Xia cupped his hands and apologized first. "Brother Huang, please don't take offense. While traveling away from home, it was inconvenient to give you my real name. Please forgive me!"
Huang Xiao had originally harbored some misgivings about Li Xia, but with the other man apologizing straightaway, he could hardly say anything more. In fact, there was nothing wrong with what Li Xia had said. His identity was indeed somewhat sensitive. It was not just him; many people traveled in disguise.
"Li Deming? I never expected you to be a prince's heir, Brother Li!" Huang Xiao said.
"You must already know everything, Brother Huang. But I truly must thank you this time. If you hadn't invited Senior