He could not act otherwise, nor was he permitted to. From a young age, Shangguan Zhi had shouldered a heavy responsibility—the life and death of the Shangguan Family rested heavily on him, making each step he took as perilous as treading on thin ice. For the sake of his family, to preserve the sole bloodline of the Shangguan Family, he sacrificed and missed out on a great deal. Yet, he endured it all.
However, as he aged, Shangguan You's transformation not only changed him but also affected others in the Shangguan Family. He also saw in Shangguan You the hope of revitalizing the family. Although he said nothing and allowed Shangguan You to develop freely, everything she did occurred under his watchful eye.
