“But I think this might not be a bad thing,” I replied, mustering my courage. “As they say, the greatest hiding is in plain sight. Perhaps being conspicuous might actually avert suspicion?”
She stared at me for a while, and I felt stiffening under her gaze. Yet, her expression softened slightly. “Your reasoning is just like Jin’er’s.”
I blinked innocently. “We’re in perfect harmony.”
My mother-in-law grew serious again. “Since that’s the case, are you willing to share his burden?”
My spirits lifted, and I nodded eagerly. I had even chosen my code name and was awaiting a mission. “Mother-in-law, what should I do?”
Be an undercover agent or investigate a case?”
My mother-in-law’s mouth finally curved, blooming like spring. “Those tasks are beyond you. This mission is simple – just be yourself.
The secret department had already confirmed that the Fifth Princess of Nanrui was hidden in a secret room in the Su residence. However, the Su residence was well-guarded, and Su Quan was skilled with mechanisms, making it nearly impossible to find and take the princess without alerting the Su family.
An Jin chose to act during the hunting competition when Su Xi and Su Hui would be participating, and Su Quan would have other matters to attend to. The guards would be less vigilant, and An Jin’s presence alongside the other participants would provide a natural alibi, alleviating any suspicions.
Although An Jin originally did not plan to participate personally, he believed that this operation must succeed at once. If the Su family were alerted, they would likely move the princess. An Jin, the most skilled at disarming mechanisms among the secret agents in Yanfeng City, decided to lead a few agents into the Su residence to find the Fifth Princess of Nanrui.
My task with Que’er was to provide support and hunt game for An Jin’s competition results.
Providing support was my role, while Que’er and Yuanxiao were responsible for hunting. Yuanxiao was extremely excited and, after receiving my permission, dove into the forest.
Que’er donned an outfit similar to An Jin’s, slung an arrow quiver over her shoulder, and was about to pick up her bow when I noticed Su Xi and Su Hui approaching.
