Yu Lü's heart gave another jolt. Fang Xi was far too thoughtless.
In official circles, reporting matters to one's superior first was always important, let alone now, when Yu Lü had been delivered to the Imperial Grandson while Fang Xi himself had not come.
Wasn't that plainly creating distance between himself and the Imperial Grandson?
Yu Lü was anxious, yet he could not pry too deeply. Still, although Fang Xi had not come with him, since he had gone to Zhang Dai's place, and Zhang Dai had soldiers there, he should not encounter any danger.
Later, I really must teach him more. He is too young—he became a Presented Scholar too early.
Yu Lü sighed inwardly as well, then forcibly changed the subject. "That Han Chengyi... he is truly hateful and vile. Skimming soldiers' pay and selling grain would have been bad enough, yet he dared set fires within the city and openly murder people!"
"He even dared murder officials!"
"Rest assured. Not a single one of them will escape."
Hearing the Imperial Grandson's promise, Yu Lü detected resolve in his words. His heart, which had seemed to be rolling in a boiling cauldron of oil, gradually calmed.
Just as he was persuading himself, he heard the Imperial Grandson reproach him again. "Do not speak of others. Speak of yourself first."
Yu Lü looked over in astonishment. Su Ziji's face was cold as he said, "Had you not been treated in time, you might have lost the use of one hand. Even with prompt treatment, your left hand will always be somewhat inconvenient to use."
"You will be an official in the future, and officials must carry themselves with dignity. Some inconvenience would be one thing, but what if you were left with the appearance of a cripple?"
"You must