The words "useless" dropping into Yue Rujing's ears scared him into a stumble.
He steadied his forehead and slurred, "Senior brother, we should only whisper such matters behind closed doors. You mustn't talk recklessly in public. No matter what, the Emperor is your birth father, and his attitude will largely determine whether you can succeed in the end.
"Ah, even if you dislike him, you must keep it to yourself. At most, curse him in secret with a few talismans, but never criticize him to his face."
"Hmm, I still have to ingratiate myself with him?" Jin Zijin said emotionlessly.
"Isn't that the way?" Yue Rujing sighed, "I know full well how stubborn you are, and I fear you cannot yield to compromise, which is why I originally advised you to take the path of the State Preceptor."
"Compromise?" Jin Zijin smiled faintly, "Ajing, you worry too much. All beings suffer; it's not that I cannot bear compromise."
"Mm, that's good." Yue Rujing wiped away the cold sweat.
