Xiao Rong'er mused, "Lu Qi is Prince Jin's own flesh and blood. The power of Jin Prince Mansion is immense, far beyond the Crown Prince Mansion. Who will triumph in the end is still uncertain."
Gongsun Liuying said gravely, "Mother, if Jin Prince Mansion ascends to power in the future, the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion can still marry my sister there. But for now, we must obtain the true Qilin."
Xiao Rong'er fell into deep thought.
Gongsun Liuying urged earnestly, "Mother! Your daughter has already lost the title of Phoenix Girl; I cannot lose the Qilin husband too! Besides, my proposal is flawless. Rather than betting on one side, why not place chips on both?"
Xiao Rong'er was somewhat persuaded.
But in just an instant, she dismissed her daughter's suggestion.
Xiao Rong'er said, "It won't work."
Gongsun Liuying replied, "How would you know without trying?"
