Chapter 218 - 216: Cui Ji Only Wishes to Serve the Lady Loyally
In truth, Cui Ji’s appearance was extraordinarily refined—rosy lips, pearly teeth, and a clear, elegant demeanor. Now imbued with the aristocratic aura of the Capital, he appeared even more like a jade tree standing proud in the wind.
He hardly seemed like someone who could have come from a common family.
Cui Ji snatched the jade ring and stuffed it back into his robes.
As he rebuttoned his mandarin collar, his gaze never left Shen Yinning’s face. "Cui Ji is no one else. In front of Madam, Cui Ji is just Cui Ji—the destitute scholar Madam once found by the roadside, the Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Justice whom Madam raised up with her own hands."
Shen Yinning had already guessed much about his background.
Seeing that he was unwilling to speak plainly, she refrained from pressing further.
She called in her maid to assist with washing and dressing before speaking again. "Last night’s incident—I owe you for that. As thanks, I’ll take you to the outskirts of the city today to meet my teacher. His disciples and former subordinates are spread across the world. If you want to rise further in the court, apprenticing under him would be an excellent choice—"
"Of course," she added after rinsing her mouth and washing her face. Sitting down at her dressing table, she powdered her face and shaped her brows while glancing sideways at Cui Ji. "In truth, you no longer need me to elevate you. If you’re willing, that person would gladly pave a path of unending splendor for you at any time."
Cui Ji stared at her.
The young woman’s face, like a lotus flower in full bloom, was framed against the window as she adorned herself.
Radiant and enchanting beyond reason.
His eyes deepened. "Cui Ji desires only to serve Madam."