After a long while, Gongsun Jiuguan dismissed Lvxi. There were some matters she did not want Lvxi involved in; the more one knew, the more dangerous it became.
"Nurse, once I depart for the Western Frontier, I will be as good as dead. Yet, I cannot set my mind at ease regarding my mother. She is imprisoned by Song Lianzhi, living a life even more bitter and difficult than the one she endured at the Prince's Estate. I fear that once I am gone, Song Lianzhi will resort to lethal measures. Nurse, can you help me?"
"Please speak, Miss. I may not possess much talent, but I will exhaust every ounce of my strength for you."
Chapter 31