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As night fell, the group had not yet fully arrived at Zhangshui City, but it was not far away, so they stayed overnight at an inn along the way.

Xie Qin and Shen Changji were the main figures in the disaster relief efforts, so as soon as they stopped, they went to discuss matters.

Xie Qin's people had already arranged a room for Su Miao, while Tao'er helped her take down her luggage and then followed Su Miao into the inn.

"This is Attendant Wang's room. To your left is General Shen, and to your right is my master!" the attendant leading the way said respectfully.

Upon hearing this and seeing that her room was between the two men, Su Miao almost fainted.

"Can this... be exchanged?"

Tao'er quickly helped Su Miao up and couldn't help but ask a question.

"The master said that this place is different from the capital. For the safety of Attendant Wang, he and General Shen are willing to serve as Attendant Wang's left and right protectors! After all, we still need Attendant Wang's help during this plague. Attendant Wang is very important!"

"Then I'm really too important..." Su Miao forced a smile.

"So, are we staying here or not?" Tao'er asked softly from behind.

"Of course I'll stay! Please thank your master for being so thoughtful!" Su Miao looked at the servant beside her with a smile on her face.

Anyway, it's only one night... They'll arrive in Zhangshui City tomorrow!

Thinking it over, Su Miao pushed open the door and went inside.

Because of the long journey and the fact that she would have to continue her travels the next day, Su Miao wanted to take a bath and then go to bed.

Xie Qin brought three extra maids with her this time, which was just right for her to help Tao'er carry water for Su Miao.

Since she wasn't a man, Su Miao took a bath inside the house.

"Miss, the water is ready. Call me after you've finished bathing. I don't live far away, so I'll go back and put my things away first," Tao'er said.

"Okay, go ahead!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Tao'er closed the door, leaving Su Miao alone in the room.

She stretched, then walked behind the screen and reached out to undo her belt.

Just then, Tao'er returned to her room, and Shen Changji returned from his meeting.

Xie Qin had other matters to attend to, so she did not return to the inn with them.

He knew Su Miao lived next door to him, and he couldn't help but glance at Su Miao's room a couple of times.

Thinking about what had happened last night and today, Shen Changji's expression darkened slightly as he walked towards Su Miao's room...