Su Chengyu immediately understood what Xiao Changyi meant. He simply said, "Is Father willing?"
Xiao Changyi replied, "This way, it's good for everyone. Even if he is unwilling, he will become willing."
Su Chengyu fell silent.
Xiao Changyi continued, "There are some things that I need not say, for you also understand. I only hope you can live without remorse towards the conscience of heaven and earth."
Su Chengyu remained silent for a while longer before finally responding, "Brother Yi, don't worry, I will."
"Um."
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Su Chengyu had invited Xiao Changyi to stay for dinner at the East Palace, but Xiao Changyi did not stay. Instead, he returned home to have dinner with his wife and children.
After dinner and bathing, lying in bed, with the four little ones also asleep, Xiao Changyi softly recounted to An Jing the events of the day.
