Qi Taiguo certainly couldn't accompany Chiang Qing on her shopping trip; where does he stand? Not to mention, this is purely a private matter, and as a married man already labeled as someone's property, Qi Taiguo was aware of that.
"Doctor Chiang, I don't think that would be appropriate. If you need, I can arrange for a sentry to take you to the city for shopping," Qi Taiguo refused, his face devoid of any smile.
Chiang Qing's smiling face slightly retracted, and she said, "I thought as the person who saved Commander Qi's life, he would agree to such a small request. Seems I thought too much." After a pause, she added, "These past few days, it seems that Commander Qi has been intentionally avoiding me. Could it be that I have done something to cause a misunderstanding?"
Seeing her look so sorrowful and doubtful, Qi Taiguo wondered, did he think too much?
"You're thinking too much, Doctor Chiang. There's no such thing," he said with an embarrassed smile.
