âYes, she admitted it herself. I said I would tell the monarch what she said also, but that woman said sheâs not afraid and that even if I did, she wouldnât admit it. Elder Sky, Iâm only coming to you because Iâm out of options, and if I go to the other elders, they wouldnât believe me.â Gu Yaâs expression right now showed helplessness and pain, matched that with the sobbing voice, itâs the perfect guise to sell her story.
Sure enough, Ji Skyâs face got darker and darker following her every word.
See this, Gu Ya presses hard to seal the deal: âHave you not wondered why Ling Yanâs mother would find her way here so quickly after the child came to the manor? Itâs not like Heavenly and all of you didnât try to look for the woman before, right? I suspect... both of them appeared so suddenly and without any indication, itâs possible the encounter was premeditated from the very start....â
âItâs one thing for Ling Yan, sheâs only two years old so she wouldnât know better, plus the monarch dotes on her very much. Elder Sky, I know what Iâm saying is a grim theory, but you must do something about that woman, at the very least drive her away so Ling Yan wouldnât be corrupted by such a scheming mother.â Gu Ya implored the senior, trying hard to make her point stand.
She really doesnât like the pipsqueak, but out of Heavenlyâs sake sheâs willing to compromise. Besides, this conceited woman had a lot of confidence in herself that she could break down that temperament and mold it to her liking.
Ji Sky didnât completely fall for the story yet in the way he narrowed in his eyes at the other person, which promptly roused a flustered face as a result.
After a long while of this uncomfortable silence: âMiss Gu Ya, I will investigate this matter so go back for now. If what you say is true about her character then I will drive her away.â
The reply was within her expectations. There are still some days before Heavenly returns so this would be the first step in her grand plan.
âIn that case, I wonât say much more; after all, we are all here in service of the monarch and wouldnât want such a misbehaving woman nearby. However, thereâs one more thing I like Elder Sky to help me with....â
âWhatâs the matter?â
âIâve made it known that I very much like Ling Yan that young lass, would it be possible for me to move to the yard next to her? Donât worry, you can rest assured I wonât do anything, that child is so adorable and cute, I only want to keep an eye out for her safety in case her mother tries anything.â
Ji Sky still felt skeptical of the womanâs excuse but nodded anyways. Heâs seen it with his own eyes how much she loves Heavenly so heâs not worried about Gu Ya trying anything ill towards those close to the monarch.
âI can let you move to her side yard, but thatâs only for the next few days until the monarch returns. Once heâs back, youâre leaving, understood?â
Gu Yaâs heart cracked with joy: âThank you Elder.â
âYou donât have to rush to thank me so quickly. If in the meantime anything happens in the manor, I will immediately turn my suspicion towards you, understand?â Ji Skyâs tone was heavy and stern, showing he meant what he said and as warning.
Gu Yaâs lip twitched without surprise: âElder Sky, please be at ease, I wonât do anything. You know, I canât stand to see the monarch sad, naturally that means I wonât even think about doing anything to those close to him...â
Of course, the exception would be that despicable mother of Ling Yanâs.... Heavenly hasnât met that woman yet, I can still make it if I shoo her out of the estate before he returns.