"Heh, Xi Yun'er, do you take yourself for the savior, or do you take your young mistress here for the savior? I have no objection to you going to join the fun, but if you're unwilling to return to the Lan Estate with me, you are quite welcome to go find the Xiao Brothers first. After all, they are experts Prince Xu invited from who-knows-where. It just so happens that this young mistress scorns having you as a bodyguard anyway; with you around, this young mistress only finds you to be a hindrance..."
Since when had Xi Yun'er become so eager to talk back to her wishes? Lan Qinghuan's expression involuntarily darkened, and she let out a low, mocking chuckle, her words growing sharp and venomous.
She hated being passively arranged for in everything, unable to take control of her own destiny. It left her feeling deeply agitated and intensely insecure.
Chapter 209