Chi Yan went to the study, but Shen Tangning wasn't necessarily happy about it.
The candles were extinguished, and the bright moonlight shone through the window, illuminating the floor. She lay on her side, her head resting on her arm, her eyes wide open, showing no signs of sleepiness.
She reflected on whether she had said anything harsh to Chi Yan in her impulsiveness. People are prone to speaking without thinking when they are angry, and they may even speak ill of those closest to them.
Shen Tangning has always been calm and composed, but she also has a temper, and she will never easily back down when it comes to her bottom line.
Aside from that somewhat hurtful remark about being aloof, she seemed to be quite restrained overall.
But that statement wasn't meant to be derogatory; she genuinely believed it.
In fact, Chi Yan had given her this feeling more than once. Despite being part of certain worldly customs and etiquette, he often gave her the illusion of being detached from them.
The feeling was very subtle. It wouldn't be entirely accurate to say he was like a detached outsider, after all, he had a heart more passionate than anyone else's.
If I had to describe it, "assimilation" would be a more accurate term.
Shen Tangning turned over and stared blankly at the top of the tent:
He has not yet been completely assimilated by this cannibalistic place.
...
Meanwhile, in the study on the other side.
Chi Yan tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.
He is a self-reflective person, and what Shen Tangning said did indeed make him realize his shortcomings.
He thought to himself: No wonder... no wonder he went to see Grand Tutor Xie during the day and poured out his heart to persuade Grand Tutor Xie to resign from his post.
After listening to his idea, the other person stared at him intently for a long time, but only vaguely refused.
He said, "Chi Yan, you are still too young."
His proposal was too risky, and as the head of a large family, Grand Tutor Xie could not possibly place his hopes on taking such a gamble.
He couldn't afford the consequences of losing the bet.
Chi Yan's brows were furrowed, and a faint light flickered in his eyes:
It seems we still need to come up with a foolproof plan.
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Shen Tangning and Chi Yan fell into a cold war. Chi's mother was the first to notice the signs, and of course, Ba Liang secretly tipped them off.
But this time it wasn't just a minor squabble between the couple, and she didn't know how to reconcile them.
During lunch, Chi's mother repeatedly glanced at her out of the corner of her eye, and Shen Tangning was not unaware of it.
After she finished her meal and waited until the other person had almost finished eating, she put down her chopsticks and looked over: "Mother, is there something you want to say to me?"
Seeing that her intentions had been discovered, Chi's mother awkwardly forced a smile and organized her words: "I don't know much about officialdom, but I've been through it all when it comes to how husbands and wives should get along. Once a rift develops between husband and wife, it's like a beautiful jade that has been broken; it's hard to go back to the way it was. It's best to clear up any misunderstandings as soon as possible."
Shen Tangning listened quietly without interrupting.
She and Chi Yan simply have different stances, which is normal and not a misunderstanding.
Chi's mother hesitated before continuing, "Ayan is not a bad person, but he is not always prudent in his actions. He may have overlooked your thoughts, but that was not his original intention."
She slightly raised her eyes and saw her mother smile. "He is impulsive while you are calm. This combination of action and composure complements each other perfectly. I believe that as long as you two work together, there is no obstacle you cannot overcome."
Shen Tangning's eyes trembled slightly, as if she had gained some insight, and her brows relaxed gently: "I understand, Mother, you've gone to so much trouble for us."
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