Speaking of which, Lin Ke understood why the lady had summoned him.
They already believed that Garoce faced grim odds, so they were making preparations for the future.
One must know that the normal operation of Azaenn Castle was dependent on the lady and Butler Billy.
Additionally, there were correspondences with relatives and interactions with other nobles.
"Aunt, please speak." Lin Ke uncommonly used formal language.
After all, the lady seemed very supportive of him becoming the next Viscount.
Perhaps this was the wisdom of the intelligent; with Fulon present, Lin Ke wouldn't consider doing anything to the lady. However, if another noble from Azaenn became Viscount, the lady would be in danger.
So, the lady's support for him was quite normal.
As for dealing with the lady…
Unless the lady did something truly out of line, only then could Lin Ke manufacture an "accident" to deal with her.
