Gu Chengyu smiled, silently criticizing in his heart; although they hadn't seen each other for several months, it felt like years, could he really age so quickly? But he understood this was just a way to start the conversation!
"Eunuch Quan is still so articulate, though it's only been months, Eunuch Quan seems to have things weighing heavily on his mind!" Gu Chengyu noticed the subtle trace of concern between Xiao Quanzi's brows and understood what was troubling him.
"Alas! Did Mr. Gu notice? We've had some interactions, so I won't hide it from Mr. Gu; it's precisely because of the Emperor's illness! Surely, Mr. Gu has heard about the Emperor being poisoned?"
Xiao Quanzi looked distressed, sighing heavily as he spoke.
"I've indeed heard. Has the Emperor found the antidote?" Gu Chengyu pondered Xiao Quanzi's intentions; Xiao Quanzi wouldn't mention these things without reason.
