NOVPUBShen Hexuan roared, “Did I ask you to do all this? What if something had gone wrong?”
After shouting, he knocked over the items nearby in frustration and began coughing violently.
Shen Roujia rushed over and spoke calmly, “Elder Brother, one day, we will all start our own families and leave the Shen residence. We can’t always live under your protection. I can contribute to this family too…”
Shen Hexuan suddenly lifted his head to look at Shen Roujia. His gaze was blank, as if he didn’t know what to say. Then, he turned on his heel and left, his sleeves billowing behind him.
Shen Roujia watched her brother leave, feeling deflated as she stared at the floor.
Gu Zhi approached and gently patted her shoulder.
“I came today for another reason,” Gu Zhi said softly.
Shen Roujia slowly raised her head. “What is it?”
Gu Zhi spoke quietly, “Xiao Sinian is going to war. My father, or maybe even I, might have to go to the Northern Border.”
Shen Roujia looked at Gu Zhi, suddenly realizing that this might be the best opportunity for Gu Zhi and Xiao Sinian to develop their relationship. She remembered how mutual rescue and support during a perilous mission eventually brought them closer, leading to their return to the capital.
That mission was supposed to be a lost cause.
With a sinking feeling in her heart, Shen Roujia asked, “Are you going too?”
Gu Zhi nodded. “After all, my father is getting older. There are many things I can take over now. If I can earn some military merit this time, I might finally be able to fully control my own life.”
Shen Roujia saw the determination in Gu Zhi’s eyes, as if they were shining with hope.
She recalled that during this time, the Martial Alliance also experienced turmoil, making it a chaotic period.
