"If she is smart, she would", Li shrugged. "She can see we are travelling in a mixed group of men and women, so we look less dangerous and less like bandits out to assault her. That's why I'm sending you, too, and not going myself. Offering our help is the virtuous path; if she is overconfident, or has reasons to decline, well, it's not our fault! But we can give it a try."<br/>With that, he drank again from his cup. He wasn't looking at any particular place while talking. All in all, he looked just like someone who is relaxing and having a good time.