Each Family Has Its Own Troubles

The Zhao Family.

The Zhao Family Patriarch followed respectfully behind Bai Jingchuan.

"Honored Envoy, whatever instructions you have for the Zhao Family, we will surely give it our all and never fail your trust."

Bai Jingchuan clasped his hands behind his back.

"What do I have to do with anything? I'm just the Patriarch's errand-running messenger. You don't need to give me face. The one you're loyal to is the Bai family. Understand?"

"Yes, yes, yes! Oh, you're the Honored Envoy. Being loyal to you is the same as being loyal to the Bai family! When it comes to the Bai family's affairs, you're practically half the master!"

Bai Jingchuan smiled. "Enough. We can say such things privately among ourselves, but don't go saying them outside! If word reaches the Patriarch, he might think I've been throwing my weight around out here!"

"Ha! We're family, so we speak like family behind closed doors! Once we step outside, everyone's an outsider. Why should they know what we said?"

Bai Jingchuan nodded. "The Patriarch has run into a problem. It's a bit thorny."

"The Patriarch can have thorny problems?"

"Heh heh. When I say thorny, I don't mean it can't be handled. I mean it isn't convenient for him to handle."

"Oh? Let me do it! Please tell me, Honored Envoy!"

"Right now, there's a bug. A disgusting, irritating, very..."

"Annoying."

"Right! Annoying!" Bai Jingchuan said. "But if the Bai family really sends experts out in grand fashion to crush a bug, that'd be too embarrassing, wouldn't it?"

The Zhao Family Patriarch immediately understood. "We can handle these little jobs! The Bai family is incomparably noble; how could you possibly do this sort of thing? The Bai family's swords should only cut down important figures worthy of the stage! Of course they