Fuck, this was a question that could get him killed!
Ding Songyan cursed inwardly.
His instinct was to answer, "The Spirit-Communicating Precious Jade is a born philanderer, so naturally he'd choose them all," hinting that he was the same sort of man and would never be fettered by love, so his little sister need not worry.
But on second thought, he felt that answer was too glib. In the Sage-Slaying Path Sect Master's eyes, it would be undisguised falsehood.
Although both of them had been putting on a show of affection all along, it was like a play: everyone knew it was an act, yet still enjoyed watching. As long as the performance was not so false that it abruptly broke the audience's immersion, everyone would be happy. Conversely, if it was too false and suddenly pulled his little sister out of this play of deep sibling affection, the ending would probably not be very pleasant.
Looking into Ji Hanyi's lively, beautiful eyes, Ding Songyan sighed.
"I haven't decided exactly who he'll choose yet. I'll have an answer when I get to that part of the story.
"If I really had to choose right now, I think the Spirit-Communicating Precious Jade would choose Jade Pool Crimson Grass."
"Why?" Ji Hanyi's smile grew a little more pronounced.
Ding Songyan said sincerely,
"Their lives have been entwined for three lifetimes, and they grew up together. Alongside their mutual love, there are little strands of familial affection and friendship. They're lovers, family, and friends-the hardest of all to part."
With a smile on her lips, Ji Hanyi murmured her assent.
"Then I'll wait for you to write the rest of the story, Second Brother."
She lay back, hugging the quilt, and said lightly,
"Time to sleep, time to sleep!"
Ding Songyan pushed several