Sun Yuzhi's gaze drifted out the window, her tone returning to its usual calm. "Those bald-headed curs from Golden Spring Temple will never let this go. For the time being, unless it's absolutely necessary, you should stay inside the Jingwu Bureau and focus on your training. Don't go out casually, lest they try to pull some tricks behind your back."
"Thank you for the reminder, Governor. I understand."
Chen Sheng nodded in agreement. He was, of course, well aware of the stakes.
"You may go."
Sun Yuzhi waved her hand and added casually, "If you run into any more trouble in the future, you can come find me."
Chen Sheng clasped his hands and bowed deeply.
"Thank you for your immense kindness, Governor!"
Listening as the footsteps behind her faded into the distance, Sun Yuzhi slowly lowered her head. She looked at the Jade Puppet in her hand again, her fingertips gently caressing it, a complex, unreadable emotion flashing in her eyes.
