Yin Tingxue pondered for a while before whispering:
"If he bullies you again in the future, just tell me."
"Can you make him stop?"
Yin Weiyin kindled a sliver of hope.
"No,"
the girl whispered shyly,
"but I can endure the bullying with you.
That way… he won't bully you as harshly."
Yin Weiyin was momentarily speechless, then let out a chuckle. Though her heart remained heavy, a faint warmth crept in because of this girl who was willing to share her hardships.
The female crown opened her mouth, as if wanting to say something, but stopped on second thought.
Yin Tingxue, as if guessing her thoughts, softly said, "This is just a temporary fix, isn't it?"
"Mm…"
"I know. I've always behaved obediently toward him, but being obedient doesn't mean less bullying. He just lacks a reason to bully."
"I realized that sooner than you did."
"Really? Sister Weiyang, you're that clever?"
