52 Xiao Xia (2/2)
”Why?”
Xiao Yu felt like rolling her eyes but didn't dare to do so. The little girl already told them it was a dirty place and it was certainly not a good place for Young Mistress to go. The little girl could also become a bait of bad people. However, how could she say all this in front of the little girl?
”It's an unsuitable place for a noble lady such as yourself to go.” Xiao Yu could only say that much, however, she could see the little girl's face fell. She felt guilty, but she had to think of her young mistress' safety.
Yao Ling knew that what Xiao Yu said was making sense, but she really pitied the little girl. Besides, this was also aligned with her plan. Was this a good thing for her to go? Or should she delay it first? She felt slightly hesitant. What choice should she make? However, she couldn't resist the little girl's sad expression.
”It's okay. I'm just going to take a look for a bit. I don't think there's going to be a problem later.” She softly gazed at the little girl and said, ”Lead the way, please.”
The little girl nodded happily. She knew her place and didn't dare to go near the pretty lady. She was dirty and she didn't want to rub her dirtiness to the pretty lady.
”What is your name, little girl?” Yao Ling didn't know how to call her, so she decided to ask her name.
”This slave's name is Xiao Xia,” the little girl answered meekly.
”Xiao Xia… is your place far?” Yao Ling hesitantly asked. Xiao Xia took them to her home, but the paths that were taken… quite complicated. They passed through small alleys. The twist and turn made both Xiao Yu and her feel confused. It was hard to remember the way.
She suddenly became not so sure anymore. Was this actually a trap? She removed her negative thought. There was no way this cute little girl would dare to do that. Therefore, she still followed her nonetheless.
”No, Pretty Lady. We will soon arrive there,” Xiao Xia turned around and grinned widely.
”Can you send us back later?”
Xiao Xia nodded happily. ”Of course! The path is confusing, right? We don't live in a nice place and we can only live in a secluded place that was accidentally found. I have been living here since last year.”
”Last year?”
”En~ my parents died last year and my auntie kicked me out of the house with nothing. I have nothing but myself! Luckily, Ning jie found me, otherwise, I'd have died on the street.” Xiao Xia explained.
Yao Ling and Xiao Yu both pitied her. Their wary gaze softened and continued following Xiao Xia. When they walked along the confusing path, they didn't find any other person. The place was deserted.
”Why is there no one along the way?” Xiao Yu whispered in fear. ”Young Mistress, do you think this is the right decision?”