“Action? Of course I’ll take action. Otherwise, how will I be worthy of their effort?” Bai Luochu grasped the silver needle in her hand tightly and dark thoughts flew through her mind.

“Mistress, then you are preparing…” Before Cai Ling could finish her question, Bai Luochu interrupted her.

“Is my uncle and his family back yet?” Bai Luochu asked.

When Cai Ling heard Bai Luochu’s abrupt question, doubts formed in her mind. In the end, she replied obediently, “They aren’t back yet. But I heard from the others in the residence that they should be back soon.”

Bai Luochu nodded and instructed, “Send all of the food back. I will go for a stroll at the entrance.” 

“Mistress, the sun is so glaring right now, what are you going to do?” When...