The Grand Tutor didn't say much; he simply patted Mu Zhi's back gently to comfort her.
At this moment, crying is the best way to vent.
"Cry, it'll be alright if you cry it out. Our Muzhi has always been a good girl, the best and most outstanding girl in the entire capital."
The Grand Tutor's last words were absolutely true.
When Mu Zhi was little, she was very happy to know that she would marry Xuan Ming when she grew up.
So she pestered him all day long and invited many renowned masters to teach her.
Having been a teacher for so many years, this is the first time I've ever seen someone so eager to have a teacher come to my home to tutor me.
However, this is his daughter, and he is proud of her.
Later, Mu Zhi studied with extraordinary diligence and seriousness, as if she had become a different person.
The once delicate and lovely little girl has transformed into a study fanatic.
Whether it was the bitter cold of winter or the sweltering heat of summer, she was completely absorbed in the ocean of knowledge, desperately absorbing all kinds of learning and skills.
However, Mu Zhi's health deteriorated, and she was no longer able to go to school.
Even so, she did not relax while alone at home; instead, she set even stricter requirements for herself.
She is meticulous and methodical in everything she does, and she is extremely competitive when she is studying.
She was not only proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, but also had a background in needlework, horsemanship, archery and military strategy. She was a versatile and knowledgeable person.
At that time, he earnestly advised, "If you're really not interested in something, then don't learn it."
However, she answered with a firm gaze, "Father, although I don't particularly like them, just thinking about being able to stay by Brother Xuanming's side makes learning these things seem less boring. With each skill I master, the distance between us seems to shrink a little more."
Seeing that she was enjoying herself, the Grand Tutor, adhering to the principle that as long as she was happy, let her be.
He only had one daughter, and he didn't want her to bring glory to the family or uphold the honor of the entire clan.
He only wished for her to be healthy, safe, and happy forever.
This was also his wife's wish.
He will carry out her wishes, take good care of his daughter, and be her strongest support.
Unfortunately, things don't always go as planned, and the two didn't see each other for almost ten years after that.
Who could have predicted that when they met again, they would be met with the cruel reality of their engagement being dissolved?
The talents and skills she once worked so hard to learn are now carefully collected and sealed away in a corner of her memory, never to be touched again.
Therefore, his claim that his daughter is the most outstanding girl in the entire capital is not just empty boasting.
Mu Zhi cried incessantly in the Grand Tutor's arms, her tears gradually soaking his clothes.
Her cries gradually subsided from loud to low, and finally stopped as she quietly fell asleep.
Seeing this, the maidservant rushed forward to help Mu Zhi.
But the Grand Tutor raised his hand to stop him.
He gently moved his slightly sore wrists, then carefully lifted his daughter up in his arms.
Although Mu Zhi has grown up, in her father's eyes, she will always be that little girl who needs to be protected.
Holding his daughter, the Grand Tutor walked steadily toward the backyard.
He was filled with mixed emotions.
This was the first time in a long time that Mu Zhi had cried so bitterly in front of him.
Even when she was punished in the past, such as being slapped on the hand by the teaching nanny or teacher, she never cried to herself.
Yet at this moment, she was able to cry so heartbrokenly simply because of a man.
It really proves the saying: "A daughter is like a tree that cannot be kept at home once she grows up!"
The Grand Tutor felt both heartache and helplessness. He knew that his daughter had grown up and had her own thoughts and feelings.
But he really couldn't interfere too much in this matter.
If we forcefully intervene, it might damage their relationship.
Oh well, let the young people experience it for themselves.
Perhaps only in this way can they truly grow.
The Grand Tutor decided to stop worrying about this matter.
After all, life is short. Whether it is painful or joyful, as long as you follow your heart, it is worthwhile.
Thinking of this, the Grand Tutor smiled with relief.
He will fully support whatever his daughter wants to do in the future.
Because once you've lived a lifetime, you should follow your true inner thoughts and bravely pursue your own happiness.
"Did you cry?"
Xuanming's hand, which was turning the pages of the book, suddenly paused, and he murmured the words that the shadow had just spoken.
Seeing this, Shadow quickly nodded and added, "Miss Mu seemed to be crying very sadly, and even fainted from crying later on."
Perhaps... she's fainted!
After all, he was standing on the roof at the time. He first heard bursts of crying, but the sound stopped abruptly after a short while.
When he secretly looked, he only saw Miss Mu lying limply in the Grand Tutor's arms.
Then, Shadow repeated Mu Zhi's words to Xuan Ming in detail.
After listening, Xuanming's gaze involuntarily fell on the book in his hand, but only for a moment.
The next second, he jumped up from his seat and, while putting on his clothes, said to Shadow, "I'll go take a look."
Before he finished speaking, he had already walked towards the door.
Am I just being delusional?
Xuanming's eyes darkened slightly.
Shadow's heart skipped a beat, and he hurriedly tried to stop him: "Your Highness, it's already late, and the wind is howling outside. Your health is of utmost importance. Perhaps... I should go and go in your place?"
Upon hearing this, Xuanming gave Shadow a cold, sidelong glance.
The latter immediately fell silent, not daring to utter another word.
Oh no, His Highness is probably really in love this time.
It remains to be seen whether this is a blessing or a curse.
"Don't worry, I won't disturb anyone else." After saying this, Xuanming's figure vanished from the room in the blink of an eye.
The shadow stared wide-eyed, its face filled with astonishment, its mouth agape as if it could fit an egg.
This was the first time he had failed to manage his facial expressions since he was a child.
For so long, His Highness has never used even the slightest bit of internal energy or martial arts skills due to his poor health.
However, at this moment, something unbelievable happened—
For the sake of that Miss Mu, His Highness not only used his light and graceful light-footed skills, but also planned to play the role of a flower thief?
This is absolutely unbelievable and earth-shattering!
Shadow secretly pondered whether he should follow closely behind.
But the thought immediately vanished when he recalled the cold and resolute look in His Highness's eyes as he left.
He knew that His Highness's decision was irreversible, and that forcibly following him would only anger His Highness.
And so, Shadow could only sigh helplessly, standing there watching the direction His Highness had gone, silently praying that everything would go smoothly and that he would be safe and sound...
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