Lu Xiu's eyes darkened. He quickly scanned their surroundings, and in an instant, yanked the person who had fallen back to her feet, pressing her back against the wall.
Liang Wan and Lu Xiu shared a look of understanding, silencing themselves and holding their breath.
Lou Xu Ru's status was unique. If she were the wife of an ordinary official, Gao Qian could have taken her as he pleased. But she was not only a new widow still in mourning, but also Wang Su's daughter-in-law. If he were to bring her into the harem now, those with ulterior motives would surely exploit the situation, raising questions about the deaths of Wang Su and Wang Yansheng.
Moreover, the Empress Dowager was also involved.
Gao Qian was a deeply suspicious man. If he discovered that they had stumbled upon his affair, the consequences would be far worse than merely losing their lives.
