Chapter 500: Following the Right Person (4)_1
Yang Ruxin nodded, "I know him." With a faint smile, she added, "Not just know, we even considered betrothal." If it weren’t for him, she would not now possess the dagger and whip that were so handy. Yet, at the time, she had also taken an engraved black piece that she had never opened – could it also contain something important?
Not only was Qian Er surprised, but Zhou Xiao also raised her head in astonishment. Sister Ruxin was considered for marriage?
"It was my second aunt who wanted to exchange me for silver," Yang Ruxin explained with a shrug.
Both of them understood the implication without needing to ask about the consequences.
"Then... we..." Qian Er blinked expectantly.
"Chengzi has already gone in; let him continue with the task. You and Liang Zi shouldn’t go, it’s too dangerous," Yang Ruxin shook her head. "Let Chengzi introduce someone else to go inside. In the event of trouble, they can also help Chengzi escape..."
Qian Er frowned slightly. Was Sister Ruxin dismissing them as useless?
"I know you want to work for me, but remember, you must act according to your capabilities. Those people are desperadoes. Your self-preserving skills are too weak. I’ll find an expert to go..." Yang Ruxin explained, "That way, we can also ensure Chengzi’s safety at critical moments... I hope all my people remain safe..."
"Understood." Qian Er nodded respectfully, knowing he had not followed the wrong person.
Yang Ruxin finished the dumplings in her bowl, took out a copper coin and placed it on the table, then stood up to leave. Just as she reached the doorway, she turned back to look at Qian Er: "Has Yang Baihe returned?"