He was actually a little guilty when he said this.

Qu Shan-shan was now suffering the consequences of her own actions, but what he had done to Qing Wu in the past was no different.

Even if this malice was wrapped in the name of love.

However, compared to Qu Shan-shan, he was much luckier.

But wasn't this luck derived from his identity as the Crown Prince? If he weren't the Crown Prince, Qing Wu wouldn't have wanted to use him in the first place. In that case, he and she might never have come together in this lifetime.

Thinking of this, Xie Jin-yan's mood became even more complicated.

"By the way, Junior Sister Yan, you don't need to take too much luggage. Just bring the important necessities. Otherwise, we'll have to travel around, and too many things will be inconvenient."

Xie Jin-yan glanced at Yu Qing Wu, and then solemnly reminded Yan Qing-qing.

Yan Qing-qing nodded immediately upon hearing this, and then stepped forward to hold Yu Qing Wu, and called her gratefully, "Second Senior Sister, from now on, I will be following you. If I do anything wrong, just tell me, but please don't drive me away."

Drive her away?

With her skills, even if she went out on her own, she could live well.

However... this personality, even if Qu Shan-shan was dealt with today, whether she would change for the better in the future was hard to say.

Yu Qing Wu was worried and nodded slightly, smiling back at Yan Qing-qing, "What are you thinking? You've always been cautious and careful in your actions, what could you possibly do wrong?"

"Besides, even if you do something wrong, with your skills, you can live a good life anywhere."

"Second Senior Sister, are you... are you serious? Can I really live a good life? Do I really... have the ability?" Yan Qing-qing was rarely praised, and when she heard Yu Qing Wu's words, her eyes instantly turned red. She smiled bitterly and replied, "Second Senior Sister, you are the first person to say that to me."

"When I was at home, my brothers and sisters-in-law always嫌xián (disliked) me for being stupid, and said that I was a jinx, who克kè (killed) my parents. At that time, I felt very useless. Later, when I arrived at the sect, the senior and junior sisters also disliked me for being boring and stupid. Even Master... always felt that I was the most inconspicuous one..."

Perhaps because she had never said these things to anyone, Yan Qing-qing seemed to have opened a floodgate.

The words she spoke were all bitter.

Yu Qing Wu was stunned when she heard these words.

She only knew that Yan Qing-qing was a bit cowardly, but she didn't expect this to be the reason.

In the past, she only noticed that others bullied Xie Jin-yan, who had somewhat exotic features, but she never noticed that Yan Qing-qing was also suffering from this kind of treatment.

Moreover, she didn't think that Master was unaware of these things.

It was just a pity that Master probably only thought it was a small matter. After all, it was common for fellow disciples to bicker, and as long as it didn't affect the sect's reputation or Master's career, it was a small matter.

Besides... Qing-qing's appearance was also the most inconspicuous among the senior and junior sisters, and her background was also the worst...

If her own appearance wasn't outstanding enough, would she be in the same situation?

Thinking of this, Yu Qing Wu couldn't help but feel even more sorrowful.

She pulled up a smile at the corner of her mouth, slowly took Yan Qing-qing's hand, and said softly, "Qing-qing, you have always been the most careful. Whether it's embroidery or anything else, you do it very well. Your preparation of medicinal powder and medical skills are rarely matched by anyone in the sect. So, it's not that you're not good, it's just that others take your goodness for granted and become even more presumptuous."

"Okay, let's go. I'll accompany you back to your dormitory to pack. You'll stay in the guest room tonight, and we'll go down the mountain together early tomorrow morning."

As Yu Qing Wu spoke, she gave Xie Jin-yan a look.

Then, she went to the direction of the girls' dormitory with Yan Qing-qing.

Along the way, Yan Qing-qing was both apprehensive and delighted, and even more grateful.

She suddenly had a lot to say, and she told Yu Qing Wu everything from her childhood to her adulthood, along with her experiences in the sect in the past six months.

Yu Qing Wu replied to her every now and then. As they were talking, they arrived outside the dormitory.

As soon as they entered the door, Yu Qing Wu helped Yan Qing-qing pack her luggage.

Yan Qing-qing held a piece of clothing in her hand, and her expression and body were full of excitement. She asked Yu Qing Wu, "Second Senior Sister, what is Kyoto like? What are the personalities of the people in Kyoto? Will they... look down on a woman like me?"

"Will they... be as fierce as the people in the sect?"

Yan Qing-qing folded the clothes. When she said this, the light in her eyes dimmed again, leaving only unease.

It seemed that she was afraid of being bullied and isolated.

Yu Qing Wu looked at Yan Qing-qing deeply, feeling even more heartache. She patted her shoulder gently and said softly, "No matter where people are from, there are good and bad people. If people respect me, I will respect them. If people offend me, I will also punish them. Just be yourself, and don't think too much about anything else."

"That's good." Yan Qing-qing breathed a sigh of relief, and a smile reappeared in her eyes. She said, "But with Second Senior Sister here, I feel at ease. Actually, when you were here before, Qu Shan-shan didn't dare to be so arrogant. It's only in the past six months since you left that she's become more and more肆无忌惮sìwújìdàn (unbridled)..."

These six months...

What exactly happened in these six months?

Yan Qing-qing's words suddenly reminded Yu Qing Wu of Master Xiao Rong-qi's attitude towards her...

"Qing-qing, Senior Sister asks you, in the past six months... has anything unusual happened in the sect?" Yu Qing Wu looked up at Yan Qing-qing, suddenly lowered her voice, and said with a solemn expression, "For example... about Master..."

"About Master?"

"No, Master is still the same as usual." Yan Qing-qing was stunned by Yu Qing Wu's rambling words, but she quickly came back to her senses, and also lowered her voice, asking, "What is Second Senior Sister asking this for? Could it be... that Master also has... murderous intentions towards you?"

In the end, Yan Qing-qing's voice became smaller and smaller, almost inaudible.

After all, it was well known that her senior sister had always been the most respectful to Master, and was also Master's most beloved disciple.

Secretly, they were all very envious.

Overtly, they would never dare to say a word against Second Senior Sister in front of Master, and naturally they would not dare to say anything disrespectful to Master in front of Second Senior Sister.

And what she was saying at the moment was disrespectful to Master.

Thinking of this, Yan Qing-qing stammered, "Second Senior Sister, I didn't mean to disrespect Master..."

She looked at Yu Qing Wu anxiously, her tone extremely flustered.

However, this time, she didn't see any sternness on Yu Qing Wu's face.

Yu Qing Wu also saw what Yan Qing-qing was thinking. She smiled and comforted her softly, "Don't worry, I won't blame you for this. Okay, let's go when you're done packing."

"Okay." Yan Qing-qing breathed a sigh of relief, carrying her luggage in one hand and holding Yu Qing Wu's arm in the other, as if she was afraid that Yu Qing Wu would abandon her.

Yu Qing Wu didn't care much, and let her pull her along. The two of them walked out slowly.

"Senior Sister, I suddenly remembered something, I don't know if it counts as unusual." Yu Qing Wu raised her foot and was about to step out of the door when Yan Qing-qing suddenly said.