Qin Yao thought Liu Ji would argue with her about how diligent he was in preparing for the imperial exams.
She had even anticipated his excuses, like "Madam, you misunderstood, I only relaxed after the exams. I usually work very hard."
As expected, he would also bring up his overly protective teacher, suggesting she ask the old man Gongliang Liao to vouch for him.
But, unexpectedly!
Liu Ji suddenly knelt down, hugging her legs tightly, resting his head on her thigh with a gloomy expression, saying:
"Madam, you don't know how miserable I've been without you these days..."
While speaking, he took her hand, putting it on his face, and looked up at her, rubbing his face against her warm palm.
The He Family slept early, and following their hosts, Liu Ji had already changed into a thin white inner robe, ready for bed.
However, before sleeping, he couldn't help but vent his grievances on paper, to avoid going to bed with emotions that might affect his appearance.
