There was a moment of silence before her father continued, surprising Tan Xiuying. "She's still quite young," Tan Jianjun said, which caught Tan Xiuying off guard. "After all, she's just a child. Maybe we should wait until she's a bit older, don't you think, Jiayi?"
Li Jiayi hesitated for a moment before responding, her voice filled with frustration. "A child, you say? She's old enough now that she should be held responsible for what she does. Master, while I understand your worry, it's important to realize how bad things are. We can't wait any longer. The sooner she leaves, the more likely it is that she will be safe."
"I understand your worries, Jiayi. But I still believe we should give her some more time to grow and understand the world. She's a smart girl; she'll make the right choices."
Li Jiayi remained silent.
"Besides, I don't see the need for her to be sent away, especially when we haven't officially entered a state of war."