Seeing Xiao Changyi and An Jing stand up, Gong Juese hurried to pull her husband Meng Lanqing, urging him to stand as well.
Gong Juese was utterly devoid of guile, her simplicity to the point of foolishness. Meng Lanqing did not wish to burst her bubble about the possibility that Gong Jue Chen might not return, causing her concern. As he stood up, he called out to Xiao Changyi with extreme complexity, "My lord..."
He wanted to go as well.
Even if going meant not returning, he still wanted to go. Like going to the battlefield, together with his lord and his younger brother—he had never considered the possibility of returning alive.
Xiao Changyi spoke indifferently, "While we are not here, you should manage the rice shop properly."
Meng Lanqing fell silent. His lord's words were clearly meant for Gong Juese to hear, to keep her believing they would return alive.
