"Am I indispensable?" Shang Shuqing was astonished to hear that. Her bright eyes flickered repeatedly. She had never imagined she was of such great use in Daoist Master's eyes.
She did not know what she was to take part in, but the thought of doing something together with Niu Youdao truly filled her with anticipation.
Lan Ruoting was also surprised. He looked at Shang Shuqing, then at Niu Youdao. He could tell that the County Princess clearly knew nothing about this. Unable to hold himself back, he asked, "Daoist Master, may I ask what this is about?"
Niu Youdao said, "Do not ask too much. You will naturally know when the time comes. Also, do not tell the Prince about this. Thatched Cottage Manor's outward communications are already under the Three Saints' surveillance, so there is no guarantee that your contact with the Prince has not been infiltrated. Saying too much may expose some clue, and the consequences would be unthinkable. You need not worry about the Prince's side. Matchmaker is by his side. If anything happens, I will have Matchmaker speak directly with him."
Upon hearing that Thatched Cottage Manor's outward communications were already under the Three Saints' surveillance, Lan Ruoting's heart pounded wildly. Yet fear was useless now. Southern Prefecture had sunk too deeply into this; there was no way to pull free. He could only follow the Daoist Master before him down this dark road to the very end.
He immediately nodded again and again. "Understood. Rest assured, Daoist Master."
Niu Youdao said, "What worries me now is your side. If you make these preparations without military orders, will it arouse suspicion? If there is a problem, it must be resolved in advance."
Lan Ruoting said, "Daoist Master, rest assured on that point. I am currently responsible