"What else could we do?" Lu Qing replied with a smile, "Since it's obvious they're setting a trap for you, why not jump into this pit you already can gauge instead of waiting to fall into a new one they've dug for you in an unknown place?
Rather than being passive in a situation completely unknown, it's better to be proactive like this."
Lu Qing's words made sense, leaving Situ Jing momentarily speechless.
"Does anyone else know about your current situation?" he asked.
"Besides you, not even Prince Xu knows," Lu Qing replied with a faint smile.
Understanding dawned in Situ Jing's eyes, and he nodded silently: "Is there anything else I can do to help?"
Lu Qing nodded, gesturing for Situ Jing to come closer, then whispered a few words in his ear.
Situ Jing listened solemnly, nodding repeatedly.
"Alright, I've remembered everything you've said." Finally, he sat up straight again and nodded solemnly to Lu Qing.
