PROOFREAD BY AFREANA

Chapter 31.1

Big Long added: “After you become familiar with the situation, I will send Steward Fang back to the Governor’s Mansion.”

An Ruochen froze for a moment but quickly reacted. She answered “yes” again.

This action was to make her identity as a steward more credible. After all, it does not take two stewards to take care of the miscellaneous affairs in the General Residence. And as An Ruochen saw it, she felt Big Long doesn’t trust the people from the Governor’s Mansion wholeheartedly.

Big Long said: ”When you are attracting the enemy outside, you need someone to protect you secretly. I will let General Jiang handle this. He will pick two people to follow you in and out during the day to protect your safety. You will also need to carry some self-defense weapons. This way, If the guards cannot save you in time, you can save yourself. Also, you should practice martial arts and learn some skills to escape. Even if there’s a way out, but you are powerless to do it, it would be useless.”

An Ruochen’s face heated up again, knowing Big Long was referring to the embarrassing situation where she had unsuccessfully tried to escape from home three times.

“The General is right. Thank you, General. I am… Uh, this servant will work hard.” After being a steward, is it time to change the title?

”Servant?” Big Long raised his eyebrows. She is indeed relaxed, without the slightest psychological burden of a lady, ah.

“Uh, junior?” An Ruochen recalled how An Ping called himself in front of his father. Or maybe, in the military, she had to call herself ‘this subordinate’?

Big Long raised his eyebrows higher.

An Ruochen’s face reddened. Well, she also felt that it was weird to call herself by these names. It seemed she still had to practice. An Ruochen bit her lip and moved her body.

Big Long didn’t dwell on the name-calling and changed the subject. ” Apart from that, you have to be clear about the mission’s purpose.”

An Ruochen quickly said, “I do understand this. It is to find out the traces of the spies, to capture Mr. Xie, and to eliminate them all.”

Big Long nodded but asked, “Do you understand why you want to investigate the spies?”

Isn’t it simple?

An Ruochen replied, “The spies pry into the military, disturb the city, and endanger the people’s safety. Capturing them can ensure the safety of our military information, while by finding out the enemy’s strategy we can win the battle.”

“What else?”

“It is also a matter of national prestige, and we must not let foreigners create a storm in our Great Xiao.” Just as her father acts, sometimes it is not a matter of making money. It is a matter of saving face. An Ruochen thought she understood.

Big Long shook his head: “It’s more than that. Most importantly, it is to stop the war.”

An Ruochen froze.

“There are a thousand roles for a spy. I don’t need to say more. Not only two countries, but even between two business stores they have to spy on each other to try and steal the benefits and get ahead. But the war between the two countries is different from other things. Once the war begins, blood flows into the river. To win or lose is all at the cost of the living. Wherever the iron hoofs tread, the people will be disturbed, and there will be no peace and happiness. Miss An, you must remember that if you manage to capture the spy and deter the enemy, you will have a chance to stop the war. The Southern Qin will lose all their eyes and ears. They will be in our hands. Whatever they have in mind, we must handle them cautiously, and maybe they won’t dare to fight this war.”

An Ruochen was somewhat surprised and had not thought about this aspect.

“Miss An, as military generals, we not only fight and win battles but also deter and suppress the enemy. To make them not dare to come and keep the peace. Do you understand the importance of this detail?”

“I understand.” An Ruochen hurriedly replied.

”From the moment you chose to help me trap spies in exchange for my rescue, whether it’s your or your sister’s safety, it will always be ranked below the espionage matter. Do you understand?”

An Ruochen realized Big Long’s intention in saying these words to her. “I understand.”

“You are safe and secure at this moment, but the future is uncertain. Serving in the army as a young girl, where to go after capturing the spy, where to return to, I think you are concerned about that.”

An Ruochen bit her lip. She did not know what her future would be. After the situation at the border is stabilized, General Long would lead the army back to the capital. Even if she is willing to serve as a servant, the others will not necessarily be eager to take her along. Also, at that time, if she doesn’t have any news about her fourth sister, with her life or death unknown, how could she leave?

“There must be a way to get to the mountain. I want to follow the General’s instructions and find my sister.” An Ruochen said.