"I understand," said Baili Ruyan as she took the White Jade Stone and turned to leave.
"My King, should someone follow the Princess?" a shadow asked from behind Mang Qianjun.
"No need," Mang Qianjun replied. "She would be displeased."
"But the strength of those who have escaped this time is nontrivial. If the Princess goes alone, there could be danger," the shadow said.
Mang Qianjun raised his eyes and glanced at the shadow, saying, "Dingdong, I've noticed that lately you're more concerned about her than about me. Are you my Shadow Guard, or are you hers?"
"Your subordinate is merely concerned for those whom the King cares about," the shadow knelt and said.
