Elder Miss was in no condition to address any of these issues.
While the hidden guards and maids were important, Elder Miss held the utmost significance. If anything were to happen to her, all their current efforts would be rendered meaningless.
The hidden guard overheard the conversation from inside and was filled with guilt and regret. He realized that he had made a mistake by asking them for help. He should have respected Ms. Lingyun's decision to spare Elder Miss from further troubles.
Elder Miss was known for her kind-hearted nature, and it was likely that she would want to assist them. However, he feared that by burdening her with their problems, he would only worsen her already precarious condition.
Gu Chaoyan gently shook her head.
