While Su Mingyu stood there in shock, Murong Ke had already risen to his feet.
He bowed respectfully to Grand Tutor Cheng and said, "Su Jie was my mentor, and I know how deep the ties between the Cheng and Su families run. Back when the Su Family suffered that great calamity, I felt a sense of resentment that the Cheng Family had chosen to protect itself by staying silent. But now, I realize that in those circumstances, only by lying low and biding one's time could there ever be a chance to turn the tables. Grand Tutor Cheng, you have spent thirteen years making these preparations, and the fact that young Lord Cheng is now making moves in the imperial court is likely only the beginning. The one who truly holds the chess pieces remains you. I, Murong Ke, am willing to enter this game and lend Grand Tutor Cheng my full support."
Su Mingyu suddenly found it difficult to understand Prince Ning. A man as headstrong and unruly as he—when had he ever bowed his head to anyone? He had always been the one to treat others as his chess pieces; when had he ever shown such respect? By referring to himself as a junior and lowering his posture to offer help, he had caught her completely off guard.
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