"Lord Luo, you are too courteous. It was merely a small effort—how could it be called a favor?" Su Ziji smiled faintly and shook his head.
Luo Pei smiled as well. "Yet Duke of Dai, you were the only one who extended a helping hand to this humble official."
"This time in prison has given Luo much to ponder. Fortunately, I have received word that in another two or three days, I may be able to walk out of these doors."
Su Ziji understood. He had already received notice; according to the court's procedures, it would only take two or three days for the formal approval to come through.
Though Luo Pei's change in attitude could not be called earth-shattering, for him to say this already meant he was distancing himself from Prince Shu and Prince Shu's Faction.
This was surrendering allegiance.
And rightly so. Prince Shu's coldness alone was enough to break Luo Pei's heart.
As Luo Pei spoke, he was not without sorrow. He was not someone who would switch sides out of fear of death or greed for wealth and rank, but he was human too. And humans had seven emotions and six desires; they needed warmth.
What need was there to remain loyal to a lord who had hidden away at the crucial moment, never even showing his face, not even sending a single servant?
"During my days in prison, I never spoke a single word against Prince Shu. As Prince Shu wished, I have also severed my ties with him; that can be considered fulfilling the bond between us. Once I leave prison, he and I will have no further connection." Luo Pei thought with slight sadness. Looking at the young duke before him, he felt a faint warmth in his heart.
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