The dozen or so soldiers immediately went on alert. As the girl slipped her hand into her pocket, more than a dozen guns swung toward
her head.
"What are you doing?!"
Fang Yuxuan said nothing, but Wanrong could not stand it. To her, as long as Fang Yuxuan stayed alive, she had a chance at a better
life. At least... this young lady seemed
much softer-hearted than the eldest young lady.
"Who are you? Don't move, or we'll shoot you on the spot!"
Wanrong's expression changed at once.
"You wouldn't dare! This is the young lady, the eldest young lady's cousin. She only arrived the day before yesterday. I'd like to see which of you dares to fire!"
Wanrong did not know much else. She only knew that if she failed to protect the young lady, her own life was over. Dying alongside her would be
easier.
Fang Yuxuan did not know what they were saying, but she could tell the two sides were arguing. Without another word, she pulled the card from her
pocket and tapped Wanrong,
who stood in front of her.
"Here. This card should settle it, right?"
"Please wait a moment, young lady."
Wanrong turned and nodded to Fang Yuxuan. Then she took the card, held it up, and walked toward the dozen or so
soldiers.
"See this? The eldest young lady gave the young lady this access card. It carries the highest level of authorization!"
The soldiers exchanged looks. After a moment, a white officer stepped out from among them and approached Wanrong.
He looked her up and down,
then took the card from her—or rather, snatched it.
"Wait here..."
The officer seemed to be in charge of the gate. With the card in hand, he glanced at Wanrong, then at the girl standing quietly