93, Domestic Affairs and National Affairs

While Chen Ji was taking a break to drink water, Bai Li quietly approached and whispered, "I just saw them secretly noting down what you were saying. Be careful not to let them steal your techniques."

As Chen Ji drank from the waterskin, he glanced over, and many of the burly men avoided his gaze.

He asked in confusion, "Commandery Princess, these people were brought by your father, aren't you siding with your own father?"

Bai Li angrily retorted, "One thing at a time, stealing is wrong!"

Chen Ji chuckled and said to Bai Li, "Don't worry, Commandery Princess. Look, these craftsmen are excellent at kiln work. They're here helping out with such laborious tasks; it wouldn't hurt for them to learn something. We shouldn't be so petty."