64 Bet Her Life (2/2)
Rin's lips gently curled up into an unreadable smile. A faint gust of the wind passing through the two – loose strands of Rin's hair fluttering through the wind.
”I didn't bet my life on you. I merely bet my life on my grandfathers choice in choosing my personal guard. After all, I'm well aware he raised and trained you when you were young.” Rin subtly shifted her gaze toward Xu Mujin.
Sighing gently, Xu Mujin helplessly shakes his head.
These two were really too much alike.
”By the way, keep today's incident a secret from my grandfather will you?” Rin smiled wryly, her finger gently scratching her nose.
Rin was afraid if she told her grandfather that not only did an assassin try to assassinate her, but that she was also drugged and kidnapped, the fierce old man would personally travel over and drag her back, never allowing her to step a foot outside again.
”Young Master, I'm afraid I can't follow out that order. I was ordered by Commander Bai to inform him of everything that happens.”
Sighing, Rin subtly shifts her gaze away from the man.
”Does that include informing him of you drugging me without my consent and stuffing my body into a sack?”
”…”
”I'll follow young Masters orders and not inform the commander.” Xu Mujin said with a defeated expression while lowering his head.
Flashing a pleased expression, Rin lightly chuckles.
”En, good. Then let's head back to Guando. I'm certain everyone's eager for our return.” A sharp glint flashed within Rin's bright emerald eyes.
…
Back in the Su province, Captain Delun stood in his office staring at the disheveled man kneeling before him in his office.
”What happened to you? Where are the others, and why did only one of you come back?” Captain Delun looked at the man with a startled expression.
”As per Sir Delun's orders, we successfully disposed of Captain Bai Lan's body, however, as we were about to dispose of the Bai Lan's guard, he put up a fight and killed the other man. Luckily he was injured enough for me to dispose of him quickly.” The man reported, his face covered in sweat and dirt.
”I see. That's good then. I'll be sure to reward you for your work.” Captain Delun sighed. ”You're dismissed now.”
”Yes, Sir.” The man bobbed his head before he departed out of the captain's sight.
As Captain Delun recalled the man's words, he couldn't help but release a satisfied sigh of relief.
Finally, that Captain Bai Lan was disposed of. His plan could finally be put into action.
”Brother Delun, it looks like disposing of the young captain was a success.” A slick voice said soothingly from behind him.
”It also seems like the rampant rumors of Captain Bai Lan's 'betrayal' spread across the city and provinces. With everything falling into place, all that's left is for you to take action, brother Delun.”
Looking scornfully at the slim man from the corner of his eyes, Captain Delun huffs.
”Hmph, in that case, order the servants to set up my carriage.” Captain Delun ordered, an arrogant expression flashing on his face. ”Time to pay Governor Tao a little visit.”