"I understand. But from the looks of it, the Futuo Gu Clan probably isn't very peaceful internally either."
Xiao Se's question made Qing Xuan, who had only just relaxed, sigh helplessly.
"Imperial Son is correct. Ever since my younger sister defied the clan's arrangements, not only has she herself been imprisoned, but the entire Qing Vein has also been implicated. A series of rather complicated matters has arisen, and the other two veins have taken this opportunity to suppress the Qing Vein."
Though she spoke only a few simple words, the bitterness and worry in her expression made the situation plain for anyone to see.
For the Qing Vein, these truly were troubled times.
"If the situation were not so complicated, I might not have been in such a hurry to come out and procure pills."
Qing Xuan merely tugged at the corners of her mouth politely, forcing an exceedingly stiff smile.
Xiao Se nodded silently. He could more or less understand the Qing Vein's current predicament.
"Other than that, I have nothing further to trouble Miss Qing Xuan with. Should you need pills in the future, simply inform the people of the Continent of Merchants. We will naturally deliver all the pills you require."
"Many thanks, Imperial Son."
Qing Xuan let out a long breath. Xiao Se's words put her much more at ease. With the Qing Vein in such dire straits, she had no idea what the other two veins might do in order to suppress them. She could only prepare for the worst.
Xiao Se's willingness to help was naturally a good thing.
"Consider it a favor for an old acquaintance."
Xiao Se then rose to see her out.
After seeing Qing Xuan off, Xiao Se made a trip to the Medicine Tower.
Such trivial matters did