Ji Liruo looked up at Xiao Anning, her face already covered in tears. He was her childhood companion, he was! Only he understood her pain, only he truly defended her. Even now, he was still defending her.
"Let's go." Xiao Anning, after letting go of Madam Ji, turned to support Commandery Princess Yong'an's hand, intent on leaving.
"No! Young Marquis, Xiao Anning! Don't go!" Ji Liruo's voice was filled with despair and remorse, "Don't go, I didn't know, I had no idea it was you."
Xiao Anning paid no mind and continued to walk forward.
"Brother—!!!" Ji Liruo, tears streaming down her face, screamed shrilly, scrambling and crawling after Xiao Anning.
Xiao Anning stopped, but still did not turn back.
Commandery Princess Yong'an looked nervously at Xiao Anning, afraid her son might soften his heart.
