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"Huh?"

Ning Fengwan sat in her seat, arms crossed, with one leg cocked in a queen-like posture, the corners of her eyes twitching slightly.

Her gaze fell on the girl peeking out from behind Xue Jing, who wore a timid expression, her tail swishing to and fro, betraying her owner's restless mood.

"Is this the matter you had to attend to? Hm?"

Ning Fengwan's stunning face was expressionless, her already dominant eyes sharp as razors at that moment.

Ning Yuantai, little maid Yun Qin, as well as all members of The Sixth Agency sat obediently in their seats, as still as statues, afraid to make a sound lest they be dragged into the chaotic scene unfolding.

The air was almost solid with tension.

Xue Jing, as if oblivious to everything, smiled as usual and said:

"This is a long story... your next line is, 'Then make it short.'

"Then make it short."

Although Ning Fengwan was annoyed, she grudgingly played along with Xue Jing's joke.

Xue Jing stroked his chin and then jerked his thumb backward toward the girl hiding behind him, the Otogi Shenle: "Well... this girl will be following us for a while."

Ning Fengwan's lips twitched: "I didn't say to make it that short. What about the causes and consequences?"

"She is Otogirusu's sister, Otogi Shenle, who was in Sky Center when the incident happened; I saved her."

Ning Fengwan's face showed confusion: "Then shouldn't Otogirusu come to pick her up? Why should she follow us?"

Xue Jing sighed: "This is where it gets complicated..."

Ning Fengwan: "Explain clearly within thirty words, logically."

Xue Jing pondered for a second, then said: "Young lady from a wealthy family escapes forced marriage, flees abroad, good brother Otogirusu asked me to look after his sister."

Ning Yuantai counted the words, admiration all over his face.

True to form for Xue, twenty-nine words, right on the brink.

Ning Fengwan huffed noncommittally and coolly said: "And where is Otogirusu?"

Xue Jing spread his hands: "He just went back to the Far East two days ago, missing his sister... he said he would come for her after some time."

Ning Fengwan sighed: "I see... then there's no helping it."

Xue Jing smiled: "You agree then?"

Ning Fengwan rolled her eyes at him: "Why do you need my agreement? I'm just a small cat without family status, why should an elderly person like you seek my opinion."

Xue Jing found the woman's sarcastic manner somewhat amusing but held back his laughter to avoid angering her further.

He coughed, reached out and like picking up a cat, brought Otogi Shenle, who pretended to be scared behind him, in front of Ning Fengwan and said:

"Shenle, aren't you going to thank your Sister Ning?"

Otogi Shenle immediately knelt down, holding onto one of Ning Fengwan's hands as if a junior wife paying respects to the senior wife, and with an endearingly sweet smile typical of a charming younger sister, said sweetly:

"Thank you, Sister Ning~"

With her attractive appearance, expertise in managing expressions, and sufficiently sweet voice, her charm was irresistible to men and women, old and young alike, and even Ning Maomao was dazzled, instinctively reaching out to pat Otogi Shenle's head. Her tone slowed considerably:

"...There's no need for such formality."

Otogi Shenle's eyes twinkled as she said: "Sister Ning is so beautiful. Can you call me 'Kagura-chan'? I really want a beauty like you to call me that~"

"Eh?" Ning Fengwan turned her head toward Xue Jing, her eyes pleading for help.

This sakura girl is too much, I can't handle it—Xue Jing understood her plea.

"Yun Qin, it's time for a nap. Take the Sect Hierarch to rest."

Xue Jing spoke to the little maid who pretended she didn't exist.

"Yes, mast... young master."

Yun Qin immediately stood up and nodded. Ning Fengwan, who had developed a bit of social anxiety after months of home life, visibly relaxed. Her coat shimmered with a platinum glow, and she transformed back into a cat to leap into Yun Qin's arms, who carried her to the small compartment.

Having seen Miao Miao before, Otogi Shenle instantly knew she was the person who had been wearing the Cat Tail Ring, and noticing Ning Fengwan in her human form, she immediately recognized her as that cat.

Therefore, she wasn't surprised but instead, her eyes lit up, thinking the cat was adorable and was tempted to pet it.

However, before she could act, Xue Jing pressed a hand to her head and pushed her down into a seat.

"Behave yourself."

Xue Jing said flatly. Read new chapters at empire

"I only agreed to let you follow me based on the notion of friend helping friend, so skedaddle once your things are fixed... In the meantime, better to stay well-behaved and not stir up any trouble."

Otogi Shenle blinked, innocently replied: "I'm here to join this household, not to break it apart, don't worry, Onii-chan~"

Xue Jing sighed slightly: "...This is the first time 'don't worry' has sounded so unsettling to me."

...

Time passed, and the Inner Ring Three City Government sent many people to Sky Center to investigate the sudden disaster and provide relief and arrangements for the affected refugees.

During the investigation, many refugees mentioned that they had been rescued by a knight in dark enchained armor.

"A knight in dark enchained armor?"

A government official named Ji Kanghua furrowed his brow in thought.

"Captain Ji, there's a phone call, it's from that Ning."

A subordinate approached and whispered.

Ji Kanghua nodded: "Patch it through to me."