Why is everyone so fond of kneeling these days? Sigh. How could she dare let Grand Eunuch Bai kneel? If Chu Hengyuan were to settle old scores one day, that would be another mark against her. She hurriedly helped Grand Eunuch Bai up; if she had known kneeling was so effective, she would have bowed to Chu Hengyuan more often herself.
"Grand Eunuch Bai, I will go with you, but you must protect me if something goes wrong. Or, if the Prince refuses to see me, don't try to force the issue," Aran said, stating her terms in advance.
"That goes without saying, Miss. Please rest assured. I only hope you can untie the knot in the Prince’s heart. I thank you in advance, Miss Aran," Grand Eunuch Bai said with a bow.
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