Han Shuang requested a detailed account the moment Jiang Chen returned. The young lord calmly obliged, narrating the meeting in full detail.

Her voice and her face betrayed her self-consciousness. “Elder Zhen Junior, I’m rather flattered you rejected his proposal for my sake.”

Jiang Chen smiled calmly. “You have yourself to blame for being so charming.”

“Hah, don’t give me that. I know we have the same goal in mind, so out with it. Since being a titled godking’s not good enough for you, you’re obviously aiming higher. Am I right?”

Jiang Chen laughed. “I told you that we’re simply exploring different avenues to the same end. Our paths...