Lin Xiaoqing looked around at the crowd, taking in their varied expressions. She knew the road ahead was strewn with thorns; ensuring Longqing City made a safe transition would be anything but easy.
Yet she had also made up her mind. She would join forces with everyone at the City Lord's Mansion to protect this city, wait for her father's return, and unravel every mystery.
At that moment, an old man slowly spoke up, his voice somewhat hoarse. "Miss Lin, this old man has an unreasonable request. I wonder if I should speak it."
Lin Xiaoqing's expression was gentle as she replied softly, "Please, go ahead, sir."
"Could I trouble the City Lord's Mansion to send people out to scout the surrounding area? We are completely unfamiliar with this new place to live, and our hearts truly cannot rest easy." The old man's gaze was earnest, though it seemed to carry a deeper meaning.
Lin Xiaoqing's delicate brows drew together slightly. She understood that while the request was reasonable, the City Lord's Mansion was severely short-handed at present, and the situation within the city had not yet fully stabilized. Sending people out to investigate rashly now would undoubtedly mean sinking into a mire of risks.
Zhao Ling'er lifted her eyes toward the old man and instantly saw through his intentions. This man harbored ill intent. He was clearly too cowardly himself and wanted to push the City Lord's Mansion out as the vanguard to test the road.
She immediately sent a secret voice transmission to Lin Xiaoqing, signaling her to agree for now.
At the same time, she quietly committed the man to memory, intending to settle the score with him later.
Though Lin Xiaoqing had her doubts, she still followed Zhao Ling'er's instructions and replied, "Sir, we will certainly