Chapter 85: My People Play However You Want 12_1

“Miss Xiaxia, when new to a place, there’s always a period of adjustment, just as I had.”

Night Shadow sincerely said to her, “But trust me, it gets better.”

“If anyone in this household bullies you, tell me, I will stand by you.”

“Why?

We have no connection.

Is there a need for you to help me?”

“Because your eyes are too kind, and this family…”

Night Shadow paused, seeming reluctant to speak ill of the Mu family.

Yet, some truths were irrefutable, regardless of whether he spoke them or not.

“The family dynamic is complex.

The overt and covert struggles between the elder and second master are an open secret, albeit they appear to get along.”

Baili Xia was stunned, having not expected him to reveal this to her.

Night Shadow chuckled, then continued, “Miss Xiaxia, as of now, you pose no real threat to them.

Perhaps it’s because the patriarch favors you that everyone keeps an extra eye on you.”

He knew it wasn’t appropriate as a subordinate to discuss the disputes amongst the masters.

However, neither the elder nor the second master were his superiors.

His loyalty merely lied with Mr.

Xiaojiu and the patriarch.

Therefore, he didn’t find it wrong to share this information as it was the truth.

“The patriarch likes you for now, so the elder and second master might try to please you in various ways.”

“Nevertheless, Miss Xiaxia, be cautious here and avoid blindly trusting others…”

Pausing momentarily, Night Shadow continued, “That being said, apart from the family feuds, the atmosphere in this household is quite good.”

“Miss Xiaxia, you’re just a young lady.

As long as you avoid getting involved in any disputes, they won’t harm you.”

“If someone does bully you, I’ll take revenge for you.

Don’t worry about the more complex issues.

Just live your life happily, okay?”

“By speaking to me this way, aren’t you afraid they’ll punish you once they find out?” Baili Xia’s tightly clenched hand gradually relaxed.

That’s just the kind of person she is.

She’d bear grudges against those who mistreated her and be grateful to those who treated her well.

At the very least, Night Shadow seemed sincere.

“The worst outcome is getting punished by Mr.

Xiaojiu or the patriarch.

A bit of physical pain doesn’t matter.

Just, don’t ask me to confront Mr.

Xiaojiu.

I could never bring myself to do that.”

Night Shadow laughed and noticed her defensiveness towards him lessening, which eased his mind.

“Miss Xiaxia, speak whenever you’re ready.

If not, I can show you around the place.”

“It’s pitch-black everywhere in the middle of the night.

What’s there to see?” Although Baili Xia said so, she still put her hand in his large palm.

Her legs were still sore from the trip, albeit not as bad as before.

Night Shadow assisted her forward and soon, they reached a quaint wooden house.

It looked like an old-style hunting lodge but had unique décor.

Nevertheless, the furnishings inside were expensive.

Sure enough, the items in wealthy households were exquisite and valuable.

Baili Xia followed him into the cabin and was startled by the interior décor.

There were bows and hunting rifles!

She walked over, and her attention was completely captivated by these fascinating implements so much so that her legs didn’t seem to hurt anymore.

She looked around in awe.

Heavens!

There was even a roasting oven!