Chapter 1463: Discussion
Chapter 1463: Discussion
Editor: Henyee Translations
Ah-Ye and Mianmian displayed evident surprise.
Sun Bai and Sun Qian grasped the implications behind Shao Yunduan’s words and shared an unspoken understanding.
The Fourth Prince and the Tian Family held deep animosity towards Lord Shao, particularly the Fourth Prince, who harbored a vehement hatred for Lord Shao. The Tian Family also bore a profound grudge against Madame Shao.
While it wasn’t a propitious time to settle scores with Lord Shao in the intermediary capital, this moment presented a unique opportunity.
Any mishap involving Lord Shao would be something they couldn’t easily explain or justify.
Moreover, Sun Bai and Sun Qian were fiercely loyal to the Crown Prince. They recognized that any harm befalling Lord Shao would be akin to severing one of the Crown Prince’s limbs, which was simply unacceptable.
Furthermore, they had accompanied Shao Yunduan on numerous occasions, deepening their respect and admiration for him. Their camaraderie and trust were substantial, and they were loath to witness any harm come to him.
“Rest assured, Your Excellency. I’ll exercise utmost caution. The individuals I brought from the East Palace are all reliable. I’ll instruct them to maintain diligent patrols and shift rotations during the night. I’ll make certain not to overlook anything.”
Shao Yunduan nodded. “However, don’t divulge all the details to them.”
“Understood.”
Shao Yunduan turned his attention to Ah-Ye. “Ah-Ye, you shall be in the service of Madame from now on. Take good care of her.”
Qiao Xuan interjected, “Let Ah stay with you. As long as you are safe, I won’t face any danger.”
Shao Yunduan chuckled. “I’m concerned!”
Sun Qian added, “Madame, I will accompany you. You needn’t worry. Ah-Ye possesses extraordinary strength and has mastered his skills well. With him guarding you, you can rest assured.”
Qiao Xuan contemplated for a moment. She had Lixia, Liqiu, and Mianmian with her, which would allow her to look after them.
As for herself, there was genuinely no reason for concern. In the unlikely event that something did occur, she would rather have no one by her side!
Walking through this vast grassland, they were like pre-prepared ropes. If one needed to tie up a dumpling, a group could tie up a bunch of dumplings. There was no pressure at all!
After their discussion, the group dispersed.
Turning to Shao Yunduan, Qiao Xuan reassured him, “Don’t worry, dear husband. We’ll have a safe journey. I’ve consulted with a fortune teller, and the master assured us that we are both blessed individuals. This journey won’t bring us harm!”
Shao Yunduan burst into laughter and refrained from arguing with her, simply nodding. “My wife is absolutely correct. You can rest easy. As long as I’m with you, I’ll protect you.”
He squinted as if he were about to say something else, but then he decided against it. However, he later sought out Ah-Ye in private and instructed him earnestly, “If a genuine threat arises, remember not to hesitate. Take Madam and Mianmian and escape using the Thunder God. Run as far as you can. Then find a way back to Huning City, understand?”
Ah-Ye hesitated briefly. “But, sir—”
“Just follow my orders. Don’t concern yourself with anything else.”
“Understood, Officer!”
Shao Yunduan may not have cared much for Mianmian, but he understood that Ah-Ye wouldn’t leave her behind, so he instructed him to take her along.
When it came down to a critical moment, they couldn’t afford to worry about anything else. Luck would be their greatest ally.
On a separate note, Qiao Xuan also approached Ah-Ye privately. “In case of any emergency, take Mianmian to Lord Shao and use the Thunder God to escape. You can inquire and find your way back to Huning City. With the Thunder God, you won’t have to fear anyone catching up with you!”
Ah-Ye was dumbfounded and did not come back to his senses for a long time.