Chapter 13 The Personal Guard
After staying in the prince's mansion a few days, the decree appointing the Empress arrived.
Before entering the palace Elder Sister dismissed everyone. "Niuniu, the Prince and his wife are easy to get along with. The deep palace is full of danger. How about..."
Before she could finish I rushed forward and hugged her tightly. "No! Niuniu does not want to leave Elder Sister. Niuniu wants to protect Elder Sister."
Elder Sister's body relaxed. She stroked my hair. "Good. Since your birth Father never favored you and never even gave you a name. From today onward you are my personal guard, named Jinglan."
I looked up in confusion. "Guard?"
Elder Sister raised an eyebrow. "Since you wish to protect me you must first gain the ability to protect yourself. After we enter the palace you will learn martial arts from Shen Xingzhi. In the future my safety will rest in your hands."
My gaze sharpened. I nodded heavily.