Su Jin licked his lips and smiled slightly; this answer was exactly what he had expected.
If Shen Qianxue said she would give it to him, Su Jinxia wouldn't believe it.
"So, that's why I didn't tell you the truth."
"Isn't it better to destroy it? With the dead tree gone, the Liuli Society won't have any worries anymore, right?" Shen Qianxue retorted softly.
Su Jin remained silent, avoiding the question.
Shen Qianxue gently turned her head and looked at Su Jinxia seriously, puzzled, "I don't think you will use it, so why keep it? It might bring you trouble."
Su Jin smiled slightly. "Then tell me, the withered tree has been in Phoenix Pavilion for so many years, why wasn't it destroyed? If I hadn't taken it away, would you really have had the idea of destroying it?"
Although in his previous life, after the withered tree caused too much trouble, Shen Qianxue burned it in public, he had never had this thought before.
Shen Qianxue was stumped by the question and had no answer.
Su Jin kicked the withered grass on the ground and said in a deep voice, "I still need it to be useful. The Liuli Society is beset by internal and external troubles, caught between the struggles of two countries. It is not as peaceful and stable as you see it. I need it as a trump card."
Moreover, she has a bold idea, but it needs to be tested and verified before it can be spoken of.
Shen Qianxue had also kept the withered tree as a trump card, so he had no right to say no to Su Jinxia's choice. It was Su Jinxia's own decision, and besides...
"I believe you," Shen Qianxue said softly.
He believed that Su Jinxia would not use the dead wood for evil purposes, and that Su Jinxia was capable of properly disposing of the dead wood.
Even if something dangerous happens, he's still here!
Therefore, this expression of belief is sincere, without any embellishment or hesitation.
Su Jin looked at him, a faint warmth appearing in her beautiful eyes.
Shen Qianxue reached out, wanting to pat Su Jinxia's head, but her fingers twitched and she held back.
"I remember that disciples of the Liuli Society are strictly forbidden from revealing the secrets of the Liuli Society to outsiders. You've told me so much today, is that alright?" Shen Qianxue asked with some concern.
Nie Qingyi has been in control of the Liuli Society for a long time, so there must be people in the society who are not convinced by Su Jinxia. They will keep a close eye on Su Jinxia's mistakes.
Su Jin grinned. "So, you have to keep this a secret for me."
Shen Qianxue smiled and said, "I will."
Then, Shen Qianxue's expression turned worried again, "How is Nie Qingyi now? Is she still in danger to you?"
A dark glint flashed in Su Jin's eyes. "She's in Lin'nan. I've already sent people to chase after her. Don't worry."
Shen Qianxue nodded. He knew a little about the abilities of the Glass Master and that she had absolute control over the disciples of the Glass Society.
Therefore, Su Jinxia's situation is not too bad.
Shen Qianxue moved slightly with a sigh, he hadn't expected to find out everything so easily before he came.
"Are you aware that the Liuli Society and the Southern Kingdom's court have been colluding?" Shen Qianxue asked. He was certain that Su Jin hadn't initiated this matter; he had brought it up so that she could prepare in advance.
Su Jinxia naturally knew that the reason why Nie Qingyi pushed the Liuli Society to its death in her previous life was because of her collusion with the Southern Kingdom.
However, Su Jinxia had not yet heard any rumors about it. Since Shen Qianxue had brought it up, they must have already started making contact.
Su Jin thought for a moment and compromised, "I understand, but I don't know how they contacted each other or what the progress is yet. But don't worry, with me here, this matter will be resolved."
Shen Qianxue's eyes grew even deeper, tinged with a hint of self-reproach.
It turns out that everything he had been worried about had such a simple and certain answer.
It's true, a fool's troubles are self-inflicted.
"I'm sorry," Shen Qianxue suddenly apologized.
Su Jin's eyes widened. "Why should I apologize?"
"I've been leaving you to face all of this alone all this time. I haven't been able to help you at all. Instead, I've made it difficult for you to navigate between the Glass Society and the Phoenix Pavilion."
He knew she was poisoned, knew she was in a difficult situation, knew she had sacrificed a lot for Phoenix Pavilion, and knew she would never harm Phoenix Pavilion.
But I still doubt her...
Su Jin shook her head vigorously, "No, you've already done so much for me. It was your protection that allowed me to safely detoxify. It was your guidance that enabled me to grow so quickly. I have so many flaws, yet you still chose to trust me and indulge me. I'm very touched."
“I know you have a thousand ways to deal with me, but you haven’t done any of them. Your struggles and doubts are understandable and I can understand them. You don’t need to blame yourself for it.”
"I'm the one who should apologize. I've been lying to you from the very beginning..."
Shen Qianxue finally couldn't hold back and reached out to pull Su Jinxia into her arms tightly.
He has already let go of the deception Su Jin had given him.
He has even come to terms with his mother's deception.
Shen Qianxue gradually came to understand that there are many things in life that one cannot do without.
His mother seemed to have abandoned him, but in reality, she endured it for eight years, painstakingly guiding him to grow up and wasting her best years on him.
How could he selfishly keep his mother by his side for the rest of his life?
She longed so much for the freedom of the sky.
Su Jinxia herself already struggles to survive, yet she also has to consider the lives and safety of so many other people.
How could he blame Su Jin for deceiving him?
Ultimately, Shen Qianxue and Su Jinxia have different stances, so they cannot wholeheartedly trust each other.
Shen Qianxue is the Phoenix Lord, and Su Jinxia is the Glazed Lord. They each have their own missions and cannot entrust everything to the other.
Shen Qianxue exuded a sense of oppression.
Su Jin seemed to understand something; even if everything was explained, the two of them could never go back to the way things were before.
Su Jinxia gently broke free from Shen Qianxue's embrace, took his hand, and said with a slight smile, "Let me show you my home."
Shen Qianxue was bewildered, and was led by Su Jinxia, running after her.
The two jogged all the way to a large open area in the mountains, where they had a commanding view of Liuli Village.
The village is small, with only a few dozen households.
Su Jin pointed out with her eyes shining, "Look, the house with grasshoppers and blue dragon lanterns hanging on the eaves is my house."
Shen Qianxue spotted it immediately.
So there really are such strange lanterns!
Su Jin pouted, feeling somewhat guilty. "Back then, I was in such a rush to find an identity that I had to say my parents had already passed away. I was so unfilial."
“Indeed.” Shen Qianxue nodded in agreement, feeling utterly unfilial.
However, after thinking about it, my own mother is alive and well, yet she's being told she's passed away... This...
It was evening, and wisps of smoke rose from the courtyard. Su Jin's eyes lit up, and she suddenly said, "Come on, let me take you home for dinner."
"Huh?" Shen Qianxue was startled.
Su Jin straightened her back and explained, "I, the dignified Lord of Liuli, have been eating and staying at your Phoenix Pavilion for so long, I feel a bit embarrassed, so now... I'm returning it to you!"
After saying that, he pulled Chen Qianxue home.
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