Later, he inquired about her every day and even went to the Zhu family mansion to ask Master Zhu about her recent situation. After hearing from Master Zhu that she had gone on a long journey, he became even more certain that this was indeed a scheme she had set up.
But he ultimately dared not let her know these things.
She was too clever; if she deduced his true feelings from the subtle clues in his words… he feared she would only push him away.
Coming to his senses, Jiang Shaoxing said embarrassedly, "I came in such a hurry that I forgot. Perhaps I can ask you again when you have time, sister?"
"Alright then." Zhu Jiayu smiled and nodded.
Jiang Shaoxing was silent for a moment, then asked, "Sister, I heard that Lord Wei is currently handling cases..."
He stammered, "I heard it's related to Grand Tutor Chang?"
Zhu Jiayu was unaware of this.
However, "regardless of who it involves, that person should be severely punished. Why are you asking this?"
"It's nothing," he said softly. "But what if Grand Tutor Chang and Lord Wei clash? Aren't you afraid that if the city gates catch fire, the fish in the moat will suffer? Why don't you advise Lord Wei not to fight a losing battle, so that in the end, no one will be the one who benefits?"
He was worried about her.
Zhu Jiayu chuckled: "Being afraid is useless. Ah Xing, for me, living in this world is like walking through thorns and knives. If you can get through them, the day will dawn. If you can't, it doesn't matter if you perish in the long night. But if you don't even have the courage to take the first step, then you've truly lived in vain."
"He must think the same way. I admire him, so I have no fear of walking this path with him. Besides, it's not necessarily the case that I'll be the one who gets caught up in the mess."
"But thank you anyway for thinking of these things for me."
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