Chen Shujing was also anxious to head to Jiangnan to pick up Xue Xingyao. Hearing that Pei Yan had shown himself, he came to the General Mansion to corner him.
He just needed Pei Yan to give his word that he would spare the lives of Mrs. Xue and her son. Then, he could go back and report to Ah Yao.
He wouldn't have to keep watch in the Capital City, just in case something unexpected happened.
Perhaps it was because Xue Xingyao's attitude had been too cold—that night she hadn't left a candle lit for him, nor had she waited for him to return to their room. It left Chen Shujing feeling unsettled.
Or perhaps it was his own guilty conscience, his fear that she would discover the secret in his study. Whatever the reason, Chen Shujing was desperate to see Xue Xingyao.
Only by seeing her with his own eyes could his restless heart finally find some peace.
Pei Yan couldn't be bothered with Chen Shujing.
