"Besides, I sent people to investigate him in secret. That prince… is by no means a suitable match."
"The art of observing Qi, in the end, only offers a glimpse. Fate is mysterious; one's circumstances can change it later in life."
Nie Xiangjun tried to comfort her, but her words turned into a sigh halfway through:
"If you're truly unwilling… I can go ask my brother and see if we can arrange a different marriage."
"His Majesty mentioned this personally. Both families have already reached a tacit understanding. How can it be changed so easily?"
Nie Zhijing's expression was calm, showing no ripples of emotion:
"However, I won't necessarily resign myself to this fate. Let's just stall for now… Life is like a game of chess. Who knows if the next move might bring a change in fortune?"
Nie Zhijing suddenly broke into a smile. It was a cool smile, yet it held an elusive certainty that made Nie Xiangjun's heart skip a beat.
