Yue could feel his body wrestling itself toward a state of calm. It certainly helped to emotionally vomit these thoughts, 'Did he ever consider what was 'too far '? '

'That 's what he placed us around him for. Min was his first counterbalance, but he acknowledged over time that others often served as a better conscience. Even if he dodged accountability here and there. '

'Like with Maomao and I. '

'Most definitely. But may I ask a different question? '

'Certainly Rui. '

'Whether he intended manipulation or not ' look at the effects his actions had rather than the motives that we can never truly know. What obstacles did he take with him? Would it have changed your desire to take the reins, enjoying your new marriage and the life position you are in right now? '

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