"Madam, it's my fault for not visiting you sooner."
Wen Xin remembered the last time she came back was when her mentor's wife was unwell and they were searching worldwide for a divine doctor. She stayed at the castle for over a month, nursing her back to health before leaving.
"We all know it's better for you not to be here often. Those people are too ambitious. Frequent visits might be unsafe for you."
"But let's be honest, you didn't come back just to visit us this time, did you?"
The Earl looked at Wen Xin's reddened eyes and the bloodshot veins, his brows tightly furrowed. She clearly looked like she had been wronged.
He thought for a moment. If Wen Xin hadn't been bullied, she probably wouldn't have come here. She must be seeking help.
"Have you been wronged? I knew those old guys weren't any good. I was against you taking this position from the start. Now look, you haven't even settled in, and you've been bullied."