As soon as Guo Cairen said this, He Xiang's heart sank.
She had once encouraged her mistress to vie for imperial favor and surpass her rivals. But the more she got to know Chen Daying, the more she reconsidered. Given her mistress's intellect, every appearance before the Emperor just increased the risk of execution.
But pride is what keeps a person going. Guo Cairen was mocking her for fawning over Noble Lady Gu, a blatant attempt to drive a wedge between them. If her mistress distanced herself from Noble Lady Gu because of this, she would be falling right into Guo Cairen's trap.
He Xiang could see Guo Cairen's attempt to sow discord.
But she was afraid her young mistress wouldn't see it. After all, Chen Daying looked like the type who would easily fall for a ploy.
"Mr. Liang, you won't turn around and report what I say here to the Emperor, will you?"
