Chapter 43 - Ulterior Motives (1/2)

After his children introduced themselves, Lord Luo said to Yuan, ”Daoist Yuan, you came to the Pang City to rest, right? I have already arranged two of our best rooms for you and the Young Lady. And from the information we've gathered, the Mountain Lord plans on attacking us either tomorrow or the day after, so you are free to do whatever you want until then.”

”I will leave one of my children with you just in case you need anything.” Lord Luo then turned to look at his youngest daughter, Luo Li with a sharp gaze.

Luo Li immediately realized what her father was trying to tell her and stepped forward.

”I will be taking care of all of your needs, Daoist Yuan. If there's anything you desire, don't hesitate to talk to me,” she said to him.

Assisting the guests' needs are usually the servants' job, but Lord Luo specifically assigned his own daughter to take care of Yuan simply because he hoped that some kind of romantic relationship could bud between them, as it would definitely benefit their family to have a talented individual like Yuan with them.

”I'll be troubling you,” Yuan calmly said, unable to take the obvious hint.

”Luo Li, show the guests their rooms. I have to return to the other guests since I kind of left them hanging to come here.” Lord Luo said to her.

He then turned to look at Yuan and said, ”I won't bother you any longer, Daoist Yuan. If you need anything — anything at all — just let my daughter know and she'll take care of it. Although she may be young, I can proudly say that I've raised a very competent daughter.”

After Lord Luo and the others left the room, Luo Li said to Yuan, ”Shall we head to your room now?”

Yuan nodded and followed her to a large room somewhere down the hall.

”This will be Daoist Yuan's room, and the one next to it will be the Young Lady's room.” Luo Li said to them.

”Xiao Hua will stay with Brother Yuan.” Xiao Hua suddenly said to her.

”That's okay, too. The bed is large enough to fit four people, after all.” Luo Li nodded.

A few moments later, when they entered the room, Yuan was amazed by the spacious room that was decorated with Chinese antiques in almost every direction.

”What do you think, Daoist Yuan? Is this room to your taste?” Luo Li asked him a moment later.

”Un.” He quickly nodded.

”Then I will leave you alone for now. If you need anything, I will be standing outside.” Luo Li said to him.

”Eh? You don't have to do that. It would actually have the opposite effect, and I won't be able to relax.” Yuan looked at her with wide eyes.

”Then what do you suggest, Daoist Yuan? My father told me to stay with you, after all. He won't like it if I left you alone.”

Yuan scratched his head before saying, ”I guess you can stay here for now. I have a few questions about a few things, too.”

”Then I shall stay in this room with Daoist Yuan.” Luo Li nodded before walking to the door and standing there like a guardian of sorts.