Xiaoer nodded.
Indeed, before this, she hadn't planned on discussing these matters with anyone.
Exposing too much of one's thoughts never brought any benefit.
"My parents got married... it was a marriage of convenience."
"Minister Lu?"
"...Yes."
She wasn't surprised that Song Jing knew about her father's position.
"Even though it was a marriage of convenience, a woman's heart can often change over time, and my mother was no exception. Over the years, feelings developed, and my mom did, sort of, for my dad."
"..."
"But she had a lot of pride and cared greatly about face, and she never spoke about her feelings for my dad. What I could see between them was just mutual blame and misunderstanding. They each had their own careers, and even if my mom liked my dad, she wouldn't be willing to give up her career for him."
"...If we're talking about being around thirty years old, they should both be in the rising phase of their careers, right?"
Xiaoer nodded,
