Song Qinghuan looked at her in confusion, "Why? He is better than that Shi Guozheng."
Han Qianqian left the dining table as soon as she was done, visibly unwilling to join their discussion regarding the topic of marrying Shi Guozheng. Just a brief mention of the matter had elicited a strong negative reaction from her. She clearly had intended to refuse outright, only to be interrupted by Shi Xiuren.
Han Qianqian picked up a small stone and hurled it forcefully into the lake, causing ripples of water to splash.
She said, "My father is getting old. It's less about him choosing me a husband, more about choosing himself a successor, someone who can protect the Han family after his death, when I'm unable or unwilling to uphold it. It's about choosing, not just a simple son-in-law, but a capable helmsman, an appropriate successor. The role of the heir to the Han Family and the one who holds power in the Shi Family are alike; it's not easy to be either…"
