Holding the brush again

Yes, Ji Wen should be a little hopeful and trust in his son's strength but he couldn't accept it so easily. His gaze shifted to Qilin Hao who was standing behind them watching in silence. Beyond her lone figure, he could see the Qilin San's delegates standing further up watching them like hawks.

His gaze shifted back to Qilin Hao and he could see the ripple of emotions in her eyes. Because she had to keep her distance from Ji Yao and pretend that they had a terrible relationship she was forced to stand there and watch as her son left without saying goodbye.

She knew it was all a part of the deal but her heart ached. Qilin Hao didn't know why she had to torture herself like this. She initially intended to stay in the courtyard and not see him off but in the end, she couldn't help herself, especially after she heard the clanking of porcelain bottles in the other room.