Jiang Tian clearly did not intend to avoid Shen Yan's words. She said frankly, "I came here from the Northwest because my deceased husband appeared to me in a dream. His meaning was very clear: I am still young and should not spend my life in seclusion. He has been dead for many years, and I must leave myself a way out."

“He was afraid I would lose the joy of living, so he wanted me to bring a man I liked back with me. If I was interested, we could have a child who would inherit all the property he left behind. That’s why I called you here to ask for your opinion.”

Upon hearing this, Shen Yan was speechless with astonishment.

Confucius did not speak of strange phenomena, physical prowess, disorder, or spirits; Shen Yan never believed in such things.

Jiang Tian didn't seem like someone who believed in these things.

It was more her own idea than her late husband's.

Ignoring Shen Yan's shock, Jiang Tian continued, "As you know, Xiao Linghan is actually a decent person. His looks and physique are within my selection range. If he is still innocent, taking him back wouldn't be a bad idea."

This world still places great constraints on women.

Jiang Tian's willingness to say such things already sets her apart from other women.

Shen Yan was so shocked that he was speechless; he didn't even know what to say.

He considered many possibilities, but he never expected such a groundbreaking answer.

"Is there anything you don't understand, Your Highness? If not, that's alright, I'll send someone to investigate. Does Your Highness have any other questions about coming here?"

Shen Yan snapped out of his daze and quickly asked, "Are you serious? You're going to take him to the Northwest?"

Jiang Tian smiled gently: "Yes, I've already thought it through. One must live for oneself. Now I am the Lady Jinrong, bestowed by His Majesty, and I have wealth and guards. I've returned to the Northwest, and my life is very carefree. If your friend can meet my standards, I'll bring him back for my enjoyment."

Shen Yan's mind was still buzzing. After a long while, he said, "...So you don't like me at all, right?"

"A person should know his own limitations. You are a noble young master, and your parents have placed all their hopes on you. Whether the Duke's mansion can continue to prosper depends on you."

"On the surface, the Duke's mansion seems to be a top-notch family, but you know very well what your family's true situation is. From now on, you will have to shoulder the rise and fall of your family. Stop acting like a child. I will not have any designs on you."

Shen Yan had long understood her main idea, but upon hearing this, he still felt an indescribable pain, like being cut by a dull knife.

He previously thought that he couldn't succeed, and neither could his friend.

After all, his relationship with Jiang Tian was even more distant than his own.

Since the two of them accidentally witnessed Jiang Tian's affair with the emperor, Xiao Linghan has never seen Jiang Tian again.

Two people who are completely unrelated would never be suspected of anything wrong.

But the situation is completely different now.

He still had no chance with Jiang Tian, ​​but Xiao Linghan was chosen by the woman he loved.

Shen Yan knew that Jiang Tian's choice was actually correct.

She always kept the risks within her acceptable range. Now Xiao Linghan was almost at his wit's end. No one could break the law. If it weren't for her relationship with Jiang Tian and the emperor, she wouldn't have been able to get Xiao Linghan out...