Chapter 220: The Hard to Fathom Pei Rumo (2/2)
Bai Luochu placed the invitation card down and mumbled for a moment before speaking, “It isn’t a big issue for him to find out about your true identity. Back then, when he rescued me from the Bestial Battle Arena, he managed to investigate Luo Chu’s background. He even wanted me to cause the Third Prince some trouble. Not to worry, nothing will go wrong.”
“This subordinate isn’t worried about this, this subordinate is worried that if the First Prince continues to investigate, he might find out about this subordinate’s old identity. Mistress’ true identity might even be dug out.” Ying Lan spoke of the concern in his heart.
“It won’t happen. Even if he finds out about your old identity, there is no way he will think that I am the evil dao witch. After all, this matter is simply unimaginable. If that day really comes, my strength will be much higher and even if I cannot win in a battle against him, I can escape. Furthermore, the First Prince is a person who won’t move without benefits. If he learns of my true identity, he will make use of the information to blackmail me in order to get the most out of it. He will never kick up a big fuss because of it.”
After hearing Bai Luochu’s explanation, Ying Lan started to calm down. After all, the heavens had already pitied his mistress to let her reincarnate into another body. He had to protect her no matter what in order to not let a tragedy happen again.
“This subordinate has something he needs Mistress to clarify.” Ying Lan cupped his fist and bowed to Bai Luochu respectfully.
Bai Luochu raised her brows slightly when she heard what he said. She became a little suspicious of his overly nervous attitude. “Oh? What else is the problem? Why don’t you say it.”
“I wonder if Mistress remembers that this subordinate mentioned about the secret guards around the general’s residence?” Ying Lan raised his head and looked at Bai Luochu. After seeing her nod, he continued speaking, “This subordinate suspects that the secret guard was sent by the First Prince. After seeing this subordinate so close to Mistress, he probably invited this subordinate over to learn about the reason behind our relationship. I do not understand why the First Prince wants to invite me over by using a feast as an excuse.”
Bai Luochu reached out and handed the invitation card back to Ying Lan. She smiled and consoled him, “There is no need to be worried. He is a person who does things with a clear intention in mind. If he really wants to harm you, he will never invite you over publically. I have lived in his residence for a long time and I understand that he is an extremely paranoid person. Even when he first brought me in, my eyes were covered up. If he really wants you dead, he will send someone to kill you on a moonless and windy night.”
“Mistress, even if he doesn’t want to harm me, isn’t it strange for him to invite me, a nobody in the capital city, to a feast?” Bai Luochu’s words might have calmed Ying Lan down, but his heart was still filled with doubts.
“Have you been listening to me?! He won’t make a move unless it benefits him! Right now, he thinks that he can make use of you. Hence the reason behind the feast.”
“Make use of me? Even if he knows of this subordinate’s true identity, the Palace of Brilliance Resurgence is still a small faction right now. What is in it for him?”
Bai Luochu involuntarily rolled her eyes after hearing Ying Lan’s reply. She thought that it was a good thing for Pei Rumo to invite Ying Lan into his residence. This would allow Ying Lan to learn about the chaotic situation in the capital city.