Chapter 158: Persuasion (Second Update)
Mo Shiyao stepped onto the cobblestone path by the pond and looked at the mandarin ducks playing in the water, pointing with her hand.
"Miss Han, look at these mandarin ducks, forming pairs and casting shadows. You are entrusting your life to the Nanjing King without even meeting him once. Do you think you will be happy in the future?"
"There's no need for anyone to say more. Having been cared for by the Han Family since childhood, I've long been prepared for this. Personal emotions are of little significance."
With the light shining on her profile, Han Ruyan appeared as flawless as white jade, her beautiful face displaying an indifferent calm like water, showing neither much sorrow nor much joy.
For the Han Family, the Nanjing King, the real power-holder of Jingzhou, was the best marriage alliance prospect and key to their potential resurgence.
To regain high positions in the court, the support of the Nanjing King was extremely important.