Physical training was a good excuse, and Lu Mian subconsciously nodded in agreement.
After nodding, she let out a sigh and looked at the person across from her, Sikong Jian. "Are you okay? Have you encountered any danger?"
Sikong Jian thought of the things he had done, placed the stack of books back where they belonged, and spoke with seeming indifference.
"There's no real danger, just not much freedom." As long as he didn't do anything out of line, he was temporarily safe. The saying 'to accompany the emperor is like companioning a tiger' applied here as well. But no matter what, this was the path he chose, and he had no regrets.
Lu Mian engaged in casual conversation, mentioning Ya Ling, Sui Yuan, and Yuren.
Sikong Jian leaned against the adjacent shelf, quietly listening.
He truly longed for time to freeze at this moment.
"It's nice that you can all be together," Sikong Jian remarked.
Lu Mian paused briefly, "We're all waiting for you."
