Lin Kun hesitated for a moment, feeling that Zhu Yu, though only a minor Chief Historian, was quite esteemed, yet still lacked influence. Telling her would be pointless.
However, on second thought, this Chief Historian Yu was far more approachable than Lord Imperial Censor. Perhaps there might be room for negotiation, even if only to help him persuade and plead later.
So he changed his mind and pleaded with Zhu Yu, "Chief Historian Yu, I previously offended Lord Imperial Censor and you. I hope you can overlook a small person's mistake and not hold it against me.
The Young Master grew up under my watch, so I did get somewhat impulsive and said some foolish things. Could you help me plead with Lord Imperial Censor to take me along with you?"
"This..." Zhu Yu looked at Lin Kun with some difficulty, "Guard Lin, isn't your appearance pretty recognizable?
