The mere thought of such a foolish idea made even her unable to resist a laugh.
Understanding it now, Miss Saito suddenly felt a sense of clarity wash over her, no longer as worried as before. She was filled with various concerns, afraid this guy would mess everything up and ruin the prosperous situation in Nongzhou overnight... She didn't want to see that.
"What's wrong?"
Riding alongside the girl on horseback, heading back towards Rice Leaf Mountain City, Gu Mo noticed her expression gradually brightening, as if a burden had been lifted.
"It's nothing, just... I understand now."
Miss Saito turned her head, nodding earnestly and solemnly said to him.
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Gu Mo tilted his head curiously—understand what?
