Lin Wuhu frowned deeply. He had already understood Ji Zhi's purpose in coming, and a trace of reluctance surfaced on his face. He gestured for Ji Zhi to stop this act of atonement.
"Young Master Ji, Miss Jin's matter is not your fault. Please get up quickly."
Ji Zhi remained unmoved, his gaze fixed firmly on the main gate as he waited for Lin Liyun to appear.
Lin Wuhu sighed helplessly and said frankly, "The Young Master went to Fu Lin Town earlier and is not in the residence at the moment. Young Master Ji, please rest in the inner room for a while and tend to your injuries."
Ji Zhi raised his brows but still did not move. "Then I shall wait here for Brother Li Yun's return!"
After a pause, he asked, "Does Brother Li Yun know about Miss Jin yet?"
Lin Wuhu shook his head and said reluctantly, "Young Master Ji, please rise first. The dead cannot be brought back to life, and besides, that matter was not your fault. Even if the Young Master learns of it, he certainly will not blame you. Please tend to your injuries first. If you continue kneeling, you may lose too much blood."
Ji Zhi's face darkened further at those words. He shook his head. "Compared to a human life, this little of mine amounts to nothing. As a man, faith and righteousness must come first. Ji Zhi has failed Brother Li Yun's parting instructions and failed to protect his family. Today, Ji Zhi shall repay Brother Li Yun with this life!"
Lin Wuhu sighed emotionally. "Young Master Ji, why must you do this?"
The maids and servants nearby who knew the truth all showed traces of respect and sympathy upon seeing how deeply Ji Zhi valued loyalty and righteousness.