Chen Qiaoyue looked at Ling Hua, weighing her words. Could she really protect his wife, daughter, and all nine clans?
Ling Hua assured him, "Lord Chen, you can only trust me. If you don't trust me, would you actually trust the Crown Prince?"
She laughed lightly, "Lord Chen, don't deceive yourself. The Crown Prince is not that reliable. For those he deems useless, he prefers to eliminate them swiftly. His Eastern Palace does not lack women, and to protect women and children is something he dare not do at this critical moment. Once he does, His Majesty would know that this case was his doing, effectively telling His Majesty he has bought you over. He can only use you thoroughly and sever all ties with you to avoid implicating himself."
