Miao Ling tried to pull her back but couldn't.
Ning Yu glanced at Si Yao and said, "A-Min may have spoken harshly, but she really did have your best interests at heart. Si Yao, think it over. As our teammate and friend, and as someone younger than us, how can you avoid putting everyone in unnecessary danger?"
With that, he strode after Qian Min.
Si Yao stood there helplessly.
For a moment, the vast palace fell silent.
Si Yao pressed her red lips together and lowered her head, making it impossible to read her expression—
Miao Ling stood off to the side, at a loss.
In the end, Ji An stepped forward. He sighed and took a few hesitant steps toward her, then placed a hand on her shoulder. The heavy, firm pressure made her petite body tremble.
"Don't be sad." Ji An's voice was low, but the comfort and concern in it made Si Yao's eyes redden at once.
She felt wronged. She had only wanted to share her happiness, so why was everyone upset?
As if he hadn't heard Si Yao's sobs, Ji An continued, "A-Min is just worried about you."
If she didn't truly care about Si Yao, she wouldn't have said something so hurtful to their relationship.
"Here, have this. It'll make you feel better."
Then he gently patted her shoulder again, took Miao Ling's hand, and led her out of the palace.
Si Yao lowered her head and looked at the candy in her hand. It was a specialty of the Silver Blue Empire's Imperial Capital Planet.
She tugged at the corner of her mouth and, facing his retreating figure, softly said, "Thank you!"
After watching the whole farce, Li Yilin looked away and sighed.
"A-Yao needs to toughen up a little."
He had bought