"Going to Shengjing, I suppose, will only be possible after September." Yue Muzhou said.
"Yes, there is a tournament in the state city next month—" Pei Ye stumbled, now sensitive to words concerning the future, "and I want to take part in it first."
But Yue Muzhou didn't see anything wrong, he calmly said, "Don't aim too high. It is normal not to rank in the beginning."
"Hmm."
"Do you know what's most important once you're in Shengjing?"
"Skills."
"Backing."
"…You can't just have one if you say it." Pei Ye said.
Yue Muzhou sighed, "When you get back, go to our backyard, and under my bed, get out the small box."
"The one with the two small pieces of jade?"
"Yes." Yue Muzhou said, "Today, I'll tell you what it's for—the one shaped like a small blue bird, take it to the Shengjing Cultural Pavilion, pay respect to the master, and that will be your backing in Shengjing."
"And the white one?"