Wang Yue didn't really understand it either. But Old Madam Wu was a general's wife, and she had probably even met the emperor.
There had to be some deeper meaning behind what she was doing. It just wasn't something most people could easily figure out.
Zuoqiu Chaoran hadn't given it much thought. Smiling, he said, "This time, we were able to get Old Madam safely to General Wu's men thanks to your Xiao family. She gave you this black-iron dagger to repay your kindness. What's so strange about that?"
Xiao Qiushui played with the dagger in his hand, looking displeased. "I know what you mean, but this thing isn't fun! It's not my forte at all. I'm good with a sword."
Wang Yue could tell Xiao Qiushui clearly thought the dagger might bring trouble. He said helplessly, "All right, then give it to me. I'll keep it safe for you for now.
"Next, I'll play Li Chenzhou, and your sister will play Zhao Shirong. You and Tang Fang can change into the clothes your sister and I were wearing."
Xiao Qiushui didn't think Wang Yue would do something without good reason. He asked anxiously, "Master, why are you doing this? Did you notice something?"
Wang Yue sighed, then said seriously, "You're clever, but you don't think things through.
"We dealt with Li Chenzhou and Zhao Shirong and safely brought Old Madam Wu here, but when we go back, the Power Gang will surely come after us.
"I'm worried about your safety, so I'll disguise myself as Li Chenzhou!"
Hearing this, Xiao Xueyu immediately nodded. "Exactly! With your brother-in-law protecting me, we'll be perfectly safe. But if someone attacks you and you can't stop them, the disguise will be exposed right away!"
Xiao Qiushui could tell that Xiao Xueyu was implying