Shang Jing believed that Liang Yin's favor was mostly owing to his family's influence, with little to do with Wen Zhi.
However, his mother insisted on crediting Wen Zhi for it, suggesting he pay more attention to her. He didn't bother to argue and simply thanked her, considering the matter resolved.
But what was this about enduring humiliation?
Why would Liang Yin make things difficult for Wen Zhi?
"I've looked into it, and Liang Yin and Wen Zhi were close friends in the past, one could even say childhood sweethearts," Chong Wanyin narrated, "But something happened later on, their relationship soured, and after Liang Yin joined the military, they stopped contacting each other."
Shang Jing remained silent, listening quietly.
