It is often said, "Extreme wit must cause harm."
There is also a saying, "Heaven is jealous of talents."
Since ancient times, those extremely intelligent individuals have seldom lived long lives.
He Lianfang was somewhat worried about Zhao Yao's excessive cleverness. However, fortunately, Zhao Yao knew how to conceal his talents. Otherwise, this child surely wouldn't survive to adulthood.
After Zhao Yao explained how he made the aristocratic families fight among themselves, he saw He Lianfang looking at him with a complex expression. Thinking he had said something wrong, he quickly asked, "Second Uncle, was I wrong in what I said?"
He Lianfang came back to his senses, dispelled the complexity in his eyes, and gave Zhao Yao a gentle smile: "What you said was very right!" Even he was not as astutely perceptive as this child, Xiao Shi, in political affairs.
