Ye Jiu concealed her disappointed expression, stepped forward, and helped Sikong Wuyou up, saying, "I've told you many times, we're family, there's no need for such formalities. Why do this every time, making it so distant?"
Sikong Wuyou retreated two steps without changing his expression, waited until there was a certain distance between them, then spoke, "Rituals cannot be abandoned. As a son, it's already a grave mistake for Wuyou not to fulfill filial duty by his parents' side, how can he not know the proprieties?"
These words were said with such emotion and reason that anyone hearing them would probably praise him, yet in Ye Jiu's heart, she only felt sadness.
Rituals are too heavy, nothing more than a lack of closeness.
Just like between her and the He family, there were never any unnecessary formalities. She would spoil herself and act willfully, never needing to think too much or say too much before them.
