Song He still refused to speak. "Master, this matter is of great significance. If you knew, there's a high chance you'd be targeted for assassination by the Ninth Prince and the Chu family!"
Elder Cao immediately grew alert. He gripped Song He's hand tighter and leaned closer. "It's related to the Chu family?"
Song He hesitated.
"No matter in the past or present, this old body of mine has never feared authority!" Elder Cao declared. "The Ninth Prince and the Chu family may control everything under heaven, but they cannot suppress the truth and the people's voices!"
What's more, the Chu family had been thriving for far too long. Whether in civil or military affairs, they had influence everywhere. With the Ninth Prince, their son-in-law, holding military power, how could this continue? At this rate, the Mu Nation would be split—half controlled by the Ye family, and the other by the Chu family!