"Sister Wan, have you found that better version of yourself yet?"
Hu Ximei, now in much better spirits, turned the question back on Ji Huan.
Ji Huan thought for a moment before shaking her head.
"Not yet. I'm still on the road myself…"
As she said this, she closed her eyes and pretended to grope her way forward.
Hu Ximei covered her mouth, trying to stifle her laughter. "Then let's work hard together."
Ji Huan nodded solemnly. "Alright. Together."
"So, Sister Wan, will you get married someday?"
"Well…"
'Getting married…' Ji Huan realized she had never really considered the question.
'Ever since Emperor Wandai came to power, social conventions have relaxed. The rules about marriage for female-headed households aren't as strict as they were under the previous dynasty. But… this body of hers is only sixteen. It wouldn't be too late to get married in another eight or ten years.'
