Chapter 8 (2/2)
Mei Changsu originally thought Xiao Jingrui to be a si man to possess such firm and resolute principles on friendshi+p and moral character
He did not wish to go meet the Empress currently, but he most likely would’ve been able to handle the situation if they had to rui stepped forward to block his path, protecting him without any reservations
If everyone in the world can be like Xiao Jingrui, then the world may become a much better place Unfortunately, toohimself…
“Su, please don’t be upset with Xie Bi… He did not actually act in malice He has always supported Prince Yu, and he truly adsu’s expression and felt a bit uneasy “Yourwas to leave behind the disputes of the Alliance, and yet we’reyou face such a mess now…”
Mei Changsu gave a slight srui on the knee, speaking quietly, “Being upset would be too much… I know that everyone has their own reasons for the actions they take, and Xie Bi is no different Unfortunately, everyone tends to think too much about themselves Many annoyances in the world are born this way This is the sa blood over their thrones, how could our Liang empire be any different?”
“Before you ca, you said that you needed to hide your identity” Xiao Jingrui hung his head and looked very disheartened “I clearly promised you, yet I couldn’t fulfill it…”
“How could you be blaot to tell Feiliu to be careful…”
Xiao Jingrui shook his head and said gravely, “Su, you don’t need to pretend to be blind to the truth to spare s After today’s events, we should all understand that even if Feiliu did not fight with Co yesterday, Xie Bi would still reveal your true identity to Prince Yu…”
“All right then, why don’t we flee the capital under the veil of darkness?” joked Mei Changsu, trying to relax the mood
“Su!!” Xiao Jingrui cried out, hter
“All right now, stop worrying” Mei Changsu laughed and leaned back on his chair “What has happened happened, and everything will turn out fine Both parties are desperately recruiting talented individuals Since I unfortunately struck their fancy, I would only bring the troubles back to East River if I run back, and then get scolded by the people there for being a harbinger of disaster It would be better to stay in the capital and watch the drama unfold Once they’ve inspected me for a few more days, they’ll discover that I am just a useless scholar Then, they wouldn’t take me in even if I went to seek them out”
Xiao Jingrui knew that the situation wasn’t as sihter, and his low spirits iped away
In the end, the refusal did not stir up any trouble The E went off peacefully It see in his ways The dinner scene was very peaceful as well Neither the Marquess of Ning nor Princess Liyang e Xie Bi was even quieter, and returned to his quarters after a few bites Xiao Jingrui followed soon after to check up on hi Xiao Jingrui to apologize to Su in his stead Then, he used the excuse of feeling unwell and went to sleep early
The next day, Yan Yujin caain for more adventures, and found with surprise that nobody seemed very spirited He ireat event He went straight to questioning Xiao Jingrui, but was not able to pry out any infor for half a day Thankfully, he finally re’s husband would begin the next day, and that he oal of winning thehis best friend and returned home wearily