"As someone who's been through this, I want to give you some advice."
Zheng Quchi was on tenterhooks, but he deliberately kept everyone in suspense.
“Uncle, we’re so close, just say what you want to say. I’m not stubborn, I’ll listen to your advice.” She spoke sincerely, her big eyes blinking.
To be honest, Mu Ke didn't initially think much of Sang Xuanqing. She was short and dark-skinned, looking like a lump of coal.
But after getting to know her better, I found that she was a genuine and easy-going person. Most importantly, she was like a treasure trove, always full of surprises.
So now he finds everything about her satisfactory.
What's with the blackness? That's called healthy skin tone.
Short? No problem! Small people are clever.
She was also hardworking and capable, a skilled craftswoman.
But when this honest and simple boy learned that she had also taken a side job as a spy, he was stunned for a long time and didn't quite believe it.
When the general first brought him into the camp, ostensibly he was a foreman, but secretly he was put in charge of spying.
He investigated the entire camp, inside and out, but couldn't find a single clue about her.
Anyone who becomes a spy will do some beastly things, but she's like a doormat, doing whatever that bald-headed man tells her to do.
Furthermore, those who act as spies, based on their experience, can tell that these people will more or less have some dark thoughts in their eyes. Therefore, when they make eye contact with someone, they will avoid it, or look down at them, for fear that others will see the guilty conscience and scheming in their eyes.
But when she looks at people, her dog-like eyes are incredibly honest and sincere.
Mu Ke didn't say anything about having misjudged her, but he was somewhat relieved to hear that she had come to her senses.
"Uncle knows you have ties to the Mo family. You're probably too young and have gone astray, being used by others. Let me be frank with you, you need to make a decision as soon as possible. The general will test you sooner or later, so don't let your judgment cloud your judgment at the crucial moment, understand?"
Upon hearing this, Zheng Quchi looked at him with some surprise.
"Uncle Mu? You're probably not just an ordinary foreman, are you? Or is my being a spy for the Mohists really such a trivial matter? Otherwise, how come it's all over?"
Seeing her bewildered expression, Uncle Mu couldn't help but chuckle: "Nonsense, you've become a spy, how could this be a small matter? I'll tell you about my situation later. Anyway, remember what I said, the general has already shown you leniency, I can see that. So you must not make any more mistakes. As long as you trust the general wholeheartedly and are loyal only to him, you will never regret it in the future."
Trust Yuwen Sheng?
How big must her heart be to forget all the things he did before?
Zheng Quchi had actually thought about these questions, but seeing that Mu Ke had brought them up in the open, it was like giving her an open-book exam. If she could still answer them wrong, not only would she be hopeless, but she herself would be hopeless too.
"Yes, Uncle Ke, don't worry, I won't make the same mistake again. After going through so much, even if I'm still immature, I should think more about how to move forward in the future."
Her words sounded like she was agreeing with him, but in reality, she was talking to herself.
“You are a smart child. I have lived most of my life and still want to pursue success and fame. You are probably tempted by a bright and glorious future, but these things should be based on your real skills and earned through hard work. Only then can you live the rest of your life with peace of mind.”
As he spoke, he became somewhat emotional, just as he had once experienced similar difficulties and confusion, and only after losing what was most important to him did he finally realize his mistake and turn back.
Zheng Quchi quickly stepped forward and patted his back to calm him down: "I know, look at me, I'm standing right in front of you, do I look like that kind of person? Although I'm young, my steps are never unsteady. Every step I've taken so far has been heavy, and sometimes when I look back, those footprints are still clearly visible."
As Mu Ke listened to her relaxed and gentle narration, he felt as if he were immersed in the warmth of spring and the fragrance of flowers. Conversation is actually the spiritual part of a person's attire; it can make an ordinary person shine with a layer of smooth, non-glaring amber light.
Just like her.
"well."
She is so different from me. Back when we were the same age, he couldn't keep up with her maturity at all. Every word and every matter we talked about was clear to her. She was never confused or bewildered. She had enough confidence and experience to persuade others.
What she may need is not someone else's guidance, but rather to be given more freedom to soar and fly high.
How high can it fly?
Muko's heart was restless at this moment; it was pounding and trembling with excitement for this unpredictable yet certain day to come.
"Aqing, have you ever heard of the Jichun Craftsmen's Guild?"
The change from "Brother Sang" to "Aqing" reflects Mu Ke's change in attitude towards her. He wants to nurture her well, watering and fertilizing this seedling he has unearthed.
Zheng Quchi nodded: "I've heard of it."
Mu Ke was surprised: "Where have you heard of this?"
Zheng Quchi: "..."
He suddenly asked her this, which made her panic. Shouldn't she have heard of it?
Indeed, if Master Li hadn't told her, she wouldn't have known about this matter. But could this matter still be a secret among the craftsmen?
Before Zheng Quchi could even offer a defense, Mu Ke had already convinced himself of his own point.
"It was someone from the Mohist school who told you this, right? Since you already know, I'll save myself the trouble of explaining. In early February, the chief craftsman will hold the Jichun Craftsmen's Guild in Yongchun, Julu Kingdom. It will be a major event that craftsmen from the seven kingdoms will never miss. We will definitely have to go. I'd like to ask the general for a favor and have you taken along."
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