A series of promises eased Chu Hanzhen's expression slightly. Then, she concealed her grief and indignation, nodding as she said, "Since the Patriarch and elders trust me, I will handle the matter of winning over Zhong Ming."
The moment she finished speaking, she departed. As she walked out, her mind was already racing, planning how to get closer to Zhong Ming and secure a place in Prince Qinghe's faction.
But as she left, the crowd of Chu Family elders in the room all wore strange expressions while watching her retreating figure.
They never, ever imagined that Chu Hanzhen would accept this "hot potato" so calmly.
After their surprise, all that remained in their hearts were sighs.
The elder of the fourth branch, who was in competition with Chu Hanzhen's faction, even sneered to himself. 'To accept this mission for such a paltry gain... how utterly foolish and shortsighted.'
