The Mei family received rewards, but Shen Mingji received orders for a transfer to the Northern Land.
Although he couldn't figure out why his superior was paying him such special attention, going to the Northern Land was a good opportunity for him nonetheless.
He could climb the ranks faster.
Only with enough power could he uncover the truth and avenge his mother and sister.
Shen Mingji wasn't afraid of danger, nor of bloodshed and sacrifice. He was just reluctant to leave the people in Jiangnan.
He had promised to achieve great things with Little Brother Xue and protect the people they cared about. By leaving now, he wondered if he was breaking that promise.
He couldn't stop worrying about Little Brother Xue.
And he couldn't stop worrying about... Xue Xingyao.
The thought startled Shen Mingji, and he felt his feelings were something to be ashamed of.
