NOVPUBXiao Sinian’s gaze softened. “She saved my life once. We’ve had many misunderstandings, and because of the lost memories, many years were wasted.”
Gu Zhi hadn’t known the full story and frowned. “You don’t need to explain misunderstandings to me. Just don’t get the wrong idea about our relationship. As long as Jiaojiao isn’t affected, I don’t care what happens to me.”
Xiao Sinian frowned even more deeply. “Gu Zhi, you’re one of the most ruthless I’ve ever met. You’ve risen to the top position in Hidden Pavilion with your skills. I, Xiao Sinian, declare today that I see you as a brother by my standards.”
Gu Zhi understood that Xiao Sinian was trying to distance himself from her, which was why he was speaking so impulsively.
She smirked inwardly but kept her expression neutral. “One day, Your Highness’s ambitions will surpass everyone else’s. But Jiaojiao isn’t interested in that. Once everything is settled, I’ll take her away.”
Xiao Sinian was taken aback by her words, frowning even more. “Gu Zhi, you... you clearly understood...”
A hint of challenge flashed in Gu Zhi’s eyes. “If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave. You should focus on handling this matter.”
Without waiting for a response, Gu Zhi turned to leave, her mind filled with a strong sense of possessiveness.
Seeing the determination in Xiao Sinian’s eyes only solidified Gu Zhi’s resolve.
No one understood Shen Roujia better than Gu Zhi, just as Shen Roujia understood her. Both longed for freedom, and it was inevitable that they would collide and meet.
Gu Zhi’s ambitions lay in securing peace and exploring the martial world; she had no intention of being confined to the small city. Shen Roujia was the same.
She could be many things—a delicate woman, Roujia, the Crown Princess, or even a commoner.
But the truest version of her had only ever been seen by Gu Zhi.
