Huangfu He replied, "Zhang Miaozhen is not bad, but..."
He struggled with how to say it. Although Zhang Miaozhen and Liu Shixiu seemed to have similar qualities, he preferred Liu Shimei's talent and her sharp and distinctive aura. He just could not appreciate Zhang Miaozhen's mild and unassertive nature.
"Zhang Miaozhen won't do," Qu Yingrong said firmly. "The Zhang family is known for their strict principles and loyalty to the Emperors throughout generations. It's almost impossible to win their favor until you ascend to the throne. Besides, even if he marries his granddaughter to you, if you do something he disapproves of, he might even risk his life to remonstrate with you."
Since it aligned with his thoughts, Huangfu He remained silent.
