Nan Xueyin sat opposite him, her mind currently occupied with thoughts of insects and cockroaches. Upon hearing his question, she answered truthfully, "Yes, I did ask."
Xiao Youlan’s eyes darkened slightly. Nan Xueyin expected him to be furious, to rebuke her for seducing another man or something of that nature. Instead, his voice became even softer. "So, what are your thoughts?"
He seemed to be genuinely considering the matter on her behalf, speaking in a measured, unhurried tone: "If we are to be objective, Lu Yan is naturally a much better choice than the Prince. Firstly, Lu Yan is younger and comes from a better family; most importantly, his mother was born into a prominent, prestigious clan, not some minor palace maid. Having only one bed-chamber attendant and one concubine makes him a paragon of restraint among the nobility of Fengdu. Secondly, Lu Yan is clearly infatuated with you; he dared to stare at you without blinking, even in front of the Crown Prince."
Chapter 82