Zhao Douan wore a slight smile, unsurprised by her choice.
He had made similar choices twice before; once in the Capital when he gave Young Master Li Yinglong's captured concubine a chance to decide her fate.
The second time was with Yun Xi, allowing her to decide whether to work for him.
Now is the third time, and his purpose in doing so is quite simple.
Nie Yurong, being a member of the Embroidered Robe Envoy, could play a critical role in the upcoming confrontation with Mu Prince, as long as she's willing to work for him.
As a strategist, to defeat a strong opponent, he needs to discreetly plant "idle chess pieces," much like Princess Consort Lu Yan'er beside Prince Jing Xu Wen.
And now, what will happen placing an undercover agent under Mu Prince Xu Jingtang? Zhao Douan hasn't decided yet.
But as a governor, it doesn't hinder him from doing it from a strategic standpoint.
