It wasn't to plead for his companion, but rather because he feared that his foolish, self-righteous words would negatively impact the young woman's impression of the adults and their relationship.
"Aren't you worried that our江湖 (jianghu, a term referring to the world of martial arts and chivalry) ways might cause trouble and implicate your parents?" Hong Xiaoduo asked deliberately.
Yan Qian laughed: "Young Lady Hong, what are you saying? Our master is an honest official, and he has offended countless people over the years."
"The young lady associates with my master's household, yet she hasn't been implicated by him."
Yan Qian's words made Hong Xiaoduo feel much better.
"By the way, who was that person just now?" Hong Xiaoduo asked curiously.
Although that person didn't say anything excessive because of Yan Qian and the other two's interference, the way his subordinate behaved was enough to prove that the master was no good.
In particular, the unsettling look and smile in her eyes as she left confirmed to Hong Xiaoduo that the matter of Jinghualou not giving her the roast duck was not over yet.
They might already be secretly planning how to deal with her and get revenge on her.
Perfect timing! I'll find out all the details about them, and when I have time, I'll put a sack over their head and give them a good beating.
The journey to the capital was uneventful, so the whip was of no use, and the pebbles in the large purse didn't even get a chance to be used.
Having gotten used to this kind of life, where she would occasionally encounter bandits and pirates, the sudden peace made her feel uneasy.
"That man's surname is Gu, the Gu of rice, and he is Gu Baolin, the sixth son of Minister Gu of the Ministry of Works. There is a reason why Chang Yuanlu was so rude to you, young lady, just now, because Minister Gu is my master's enemy..." Yan Qian explained in great detail.
He assumed Hong Xiaoduo was just asking to find out the other person's identity and had no idea about Hong Xiaoduo's true intentions...
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