Su Shen's jaw was set tight, his eyes dull. She said there was no need for explanations, but did she truly not mind at all? She knew about his previous engagement to Hu Jie. If it hadn't been for Hu Jie's mother whisking her away, they might have already been married according to his mentor's will.
But perhaps she was right. They had spoken of Hu Jie a few times before.
At first, Gu Zi had cared, but after his explanations, she had come to accept the name without issue. Even when she had initially cared, her reaction had been calm, not at all like other women who would have caused a fuss. Her attitude was elegant and dignified, fitting her personality.
Su Shen was well aware that there was no past romance between him and Hu Jie. Their engagement had only come about due to his mentor's will. Logically, Gu Zi's reaction was reasonable. Yet, Su Shen felt that Gu Zi didn't seem to care much about the matter, which made him somewhat concerned. Did he not hold much weight in her heart?
