Chapter 184
The sudden weight on her thighs made Xia Lian cast a helpless glance at the little one who sat straight like a little Buddha. She knew that she had been ignoring the kid all these days, but, it was not on purpose. She wanted to finish writing so that she could spend some quality time with him, but, the kid seemed restless.
Not having the heart to put him down, Xia Lian resumed writing with Xia Ming sitting on her lap.
"pfft..."
Witnessing the entire scenario, Yinri rolled in laughter. With tears in her eyes, she commented cheerfully "Commander, I've never seen you so helpless. Hehe, It seems I finally found your weak spot."
Weak Spot?
Glancing at the fluffy one in her arms, Xia Lian's lips lifted into a faint arc.
Whether he is her strength or weakness, only time will tell. She did not respond to Yinri's tease and continued her work.
Finally feeling bored, Yinri strode towards Xia Lian and plopped down on the floor unceremoniously. Bending forward, she stared at the drawings on the table with astonishment.
"Commander, are you planning to train the men in battle formations?" A glint of excitement flashed in Yinri's eyes which reflected in her voice.
"If they are worthy, then yes."
"But, why are you noting them. Are you not the one training them?" Yinri asked, puzzled.
Xia Lian's paused her movements, which Yinri had clearly noticed. Before she could voice out her doubts, a knock sounded on the door.
"Come in..." Putting her brush down, Xia Lian called out.
The door slid open, revealing a tense Bao Su. Closing the door behind him, he entered the room bringing in the gloomy atmosphere with him.
"Did you find anything suspicious about Fan Ling?"
Feeling suspicious about the background of Fan Ling, she had sent Bao Su to investigate everything about the girl. Bao Su had done a month's worth of work without any results- There were no clues about her or her family. So, she asked Bao Su to monitor her activities secretly.
In response to Xia Lian's inquiry, Bao Su shook his head in denial. Rubbing his head in frustration, he spoke "She is not acting suspicious. She is doing her work diligently."
Tapping the table softly, Xia Lian nodded "Fine then, let's leave this matter."
Bao Su did not expect Xia Lian to dismiss the matter so easily. Thinking that she is soft-hearted, he started preaching "Master, it's not a right thing to keep questionable people on our side."
"Oh? Then what do you suggest?" Xia Lian narrowed her eyes at Bao Su.
"We can dispose her..."
Before Bao Su could finish, Xia Lian interrupted.
"Are you saying that we should kill everyone we find suspicious?"
Killing anyone suspicious so as to prevent future threats. Isn't that how all the masters work?, Bao Su nodded his head.
Aiya! The thinking of the ancient people is cruel and scary~
She was from a modern world, where the concept of human rights was engraved deep inside her. She knew that she could not change his way of thinking all of a sudden. So, feigning a stern tone, she chastised Bao Su "We will not kill a person without any proof of their wrongdoings. The matter of life and death should not be taken into our hands."
Noticing his bewilderment, she continued "For her entire background to be unknown, something big must have happened. Let's not dig into her past. If she want's to tell us, she will."
" As long as Fan Ling doesn't do anything unforgivable or betray us, I will not harm her. Since we did not find anything about her past, leave it be."
No wonder the prince asked me to guard her, Bao Su still thought that his master was very kind.