"But——"
"I understand what you mean. If it were in the past, I would have helped. However, the words of the Crown Prince yesterday reminded me."
"Reminded you of what?"
"Many times, things that come easily aren't cherished by people. It's a good thing for this girl to be eager to learn, but many matters should be left to follow their natural course. Helping someone excessively may not necessarily be a good thing."
Tushere blinked and pondered for a moment before softly saying, "True."
Shang Ruyi smiled again, "But having such a studious girl is indeed rare, so we shouldn't stand by and do nothing. Here's what we will do: inform the steward at the academy to keep an eye on her and take care of her, and give her a pair of shoes."
As she spoke, she sighed, "Giving her a pair of shoes might be more useful than a string of cash."
