A great opportunity is right in front of him; without any effort, the beauty comes to him willingly. Long Rui feels inexplicably excited, for if he were to propose himself, the Emperor would surely become suspicious of him.
Now, with General Situ proposing in person, it holds a completely different significance.
"This prince... prince... is soon... soon... to die... die... and I'm afraid I will harm... harm the young lady, better... better to forget about it." Despite the excitement in his heart, Long Rui acted out the scene flawlessly.
"No, no, my daughter is already past the age of Ji Ji, it's time for her to find a family; marrying the prince is a climb up for her, as long as the prince doesn't despise it."
"But... I already... already have a princess consort..., I'm afraid... afraid I can't give the young lady a good... a good title."
