Yang Guo and the others groaned inwardly. Why did trouble keep coming one wave after another? They were only a few steps from the city gate, yet another complication had arisen.
Lichimei approached with a bewitching sway, circling them several times as his gaze swept continuously over the group before finally settling on Da Wu and Xiao Wu. "You two are nervous?"
Da Wu and Xiao Wu's palms were drenched in sweat. They wanted to answer, but they had only crammed some foreign phrases the night before. They had not been proficient to begin with, and now that they were nervous, they had forgotten everything.
Yang Guo reacted with remarkable speed and immediately stepped forward with a fawning smile. "They have never seen much of the world, so upon meeting such a high-ranking official as you, my lord, they became so excited that they could not speak."
Though Da Wu and Xiao Wu understood only bits and pieces, they knew Yang Guo had to be helping them at this moment, so they hurriedly nodded in agreement.
Lichimei gave an "Oh," then let his gaze fall upon Li Mochou again. He could not help laughing. "It is rare to see such a pretty one among the barbarians."
Li Mochou's brows furrowed faintly. If this had been the Central Plains in the past, she would have struck down anyone who dared tease her like this. But the stakes were too high now, and the other party's martial arts were unfathomable. She would not let a momentary indignation ruin their greater plan.
Yang Guo explained, "This is my elder sister. She usually helps manage the business. If my lord takes a liking to her, feel free to take her as a concubine. That would be our family's good fortune."
Li Mochou flew into