“Were you afraid?” After Ying Lan left, Bai Luochu started to discuss with Cai Ling.

“I was, initially. However, I wasn’t afraid after a while.” Cai Ling answered seriously.

Earlier on, when Cai Ling answered Ying Lan’s question, Bai Luochu had also heard her reply clearly. Bai Luochu understood that the servant girl was even more intelligent than she had imagined. She didn’t reply bluntly and instead, she gave her some advice.

“Cai Ling, since the day you chose to follow me. I mentioned that things might get difficult. You will no longer be able to enjoy peaceful days like you did in the Remote Paddy Inn. You might also encounter dangerous situations. Today, I am very touched that you mustered up your courage to hold them off for me. I understand that making...