The steward's expression turned grave. "Young master, these are extraordinary times. We mustn't let our guard down!"
He gripped his sword and ordered the woman and the boy to step back at once.
A maid at their side helped the woman retreat a few steps, then glanced nervously toward Verdant Green Maiden.
Verdant Green Maiden watched them talk among themselves, then looked down at Bai Susu with a strange expression. "Susu, am I really that harmless? We've been caught fleeing, and they still dare to ignore me and chat first. How bold!"
Bai Susu burst out laughing. "Goddess, you're simply too beautiful. People naturally feel close to you when they see you, and let down their guard."
Close?
Was pointing a sword at her supposed to be a sign of closeness?
Verdant Green Maiden glanced at the steward's sword, then at the woman and boy he was shielding. "The Murong Clan?"
The moment she said it, their faces changed!
Tsk...
Seeing their reaction, Verdant Green Maiden could only sigh.
They were so easy to read. One look told her everything.
"No, we aren't..."
The woman opened her mouth to deny it, but Verdant Green Maiden clicked her tongue and shook her head, sighing. "You people... You're far too easy to read! You've never fled for your lives before, have you?"
At her words, they exchanged glances.
They really hadn't. Judging by Verdant Green Maiden's tone, did that mean she fled for her life all the time?
Seeing their awkward expressions, Verdant Green Maiden pointed at the steward. "People fleeing for their lives don't draw their swords the moment someone sees them. That's practically announcing that you're no ordinary folk! And you came from Mount Tai. If you're not the Murong Clan, who else could you be?"
Would ordinary Xianbei commoners