Gu Xiangzhu was keeping a very close eye on Zhao Ci.
Zhao Huan had noticed this during the day.
Zhao Ci's recent transformation had impressed Zhao Huan. But the boy had never weathered any real storms, and he still betrayed a slight reaction upon hearing the Transmission.
In truth, his reaction was subtle.
Yet Gu Xiangzhu still spotted it, which just went to show how closely she was watching him.
After the Gongdan Conference, she didn't even return to Wangshu Palace. She immediately took Zhao Ci to discuss the merger of two Pill Workshops, never once giving him a moment alone with the boy.
'Perhaps she thinks she can secure the Alchemy of Wine just like that?'
'Still too naive!'
Zhao Huan lifted his gaze. "Has the man been notified?"
Eunuch Li beamed. "I've already sent someone to notify him, Your Majesty. He should be here shortly!"
The words had barely left his mouth
when a young eunuch hurried to the entrance of the Imperial Study and knelt.
