An Jing had known Bai Qinghan for a long time.
The reason was rather amusing: like many other children, Bai Qinghan had never been to school. She was illiterate, which made it difficult for her to grasp martial arts techniques or comprehend the Imperial Scripture. An Jing had agonized over this, often using his own private time to tutor these little illiterates one-on-one, helping them master reading and martial arts as quickly as possible.
Bai Qinghan was the fastest learner among them. She was frequently singled out by An Jing for praise, held up as a model for the others. Back then, they had formed an impression of one another, though they rarely spoke. Even when An Jing praised her, Bai Qinghan would only hum softly, looking incredibly shy.
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