However, before setting off, Xiao Ling was forced into the carriage by Granny Liu.
“Yuanyuan, you’re just a young girl carrying money. It’s easy for people to target you when you’re out and about. I’ll feel more at ease with Young Master Xiao by your side. I’ve heard that Young Master Xiao also knows martial arts!”
Shen Yuan refused, saying, "Grandma, his injuries haven't healed yet, and it's not advisable for him to travel by carriage. Besides, I can protect myself; look, I'm carrying a dagger!"
Shen Yuan wanted to show Liu Mama the dagger hidden in her bosom, but her hand was suddenly pressed down by Xiao Ling.
Shen Yuan looked at Xiao Ling with a puzzled expression, and the latter shrugged when he met her gaze.
It's like saying, "Stop making a fuss, no one can persuade Granny Liu!"
Shen Yuan had no choice but to obediently put her hand down and said to Granny Liu, "I will listen to whatever you say, Granny."
"That's right! That way Grandma can rest assured!" Granny Liu chuckled as she stuffed the dry rations into the carriage, then waved to Shen Yuan and Xiao Ling, "Go and come back soon!"
After saying goodbye to Granny Liu, Shen Yuan glanced at Xiao Ling apologetically.
"My grandma is just too worried about me. I can actually handle it myself. But she doesn't believe me, so I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you to come with me!"
Xiao Ling leaned against the soft cushion that Granny Liu had laid out for him, and lazily raised his hand and waved it.
It's alright!
No matter how capable this girl is, she's still just a fifteen-year-old girl!
The moment when a dagger is truly needed is when a life-or-death situation arises. At that time, the dagger will either be used to stab the other person or to stab oneself.
Rather than that, it would be better for him to go along. At least with him there, no one would dare to spy on the carriage.
He made this trip only because Liu Mama had cooked delicious meals for him these past few days!
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