The lady speaking, Zhongli Wuzhi knew, her husband worked in the same department as Lu Yonghuai.
"Exactly what has happened to his daughter? Is she ill?" asked the woman, who seemed to have a close relationship with the lady.
The two of them whispered surreptitiously, clearly discussing matters that shouldn't be spread around.
However, the more they tried to suppress their voices, the more Zhongli Wuzhi paid attention.
"His daughter caught a serious illness, ran a high fever for a whole week, and Minister Lu was scared out of his wits, completely beside himself."
Zhongli Wuzhi's hand holding the wine glass stiffened, his heart contracted sharply.
She... actually... fell ill?
Zhongli Wuzhi's throat felt dry.
"Is it that serious?"
"If it wasn't serious, do you think someone as dedicated to his job as Minister Lu would neglect his work easily?"
"That's no wonder Old Mr. Lu didn't attend Mr. Zhongli's birthday party. Should we visit the Lu Family sometime soon?"
