Yan Junyu was not a petty man; in fact, he could be described as having a broad mind, but in front of the Chang'an County Master, he seemed like a different person—acerbic and easily ruffled, showing none of the transcendental poise he exhibited in front of others.
The pattern of interaction between him and the Chang'an County Master was also quite peculiar, hardly resembling that of childhood friends who had grown up together; instead, they were more like a pair of "deeply resentful" adversaries.
Mo Yan had no clear understanding of the grudge between Yan Junyu and the Chang'an County Master, but she could tell that Yan Junyu harbored no romantic feelings the Chang'an County Master. However, the affection in the eyes of the Chang'an County Master did not seem feigned, only well concealed by her fierce demeanor, impossible to detect without close attention.
