Even if I were asked to slaughter people, I wouldn't so much as blink, but...
She considered herself frank and forthright, brisk and decisive in her actions, yet when it came to matters between men and women, she was still rather bashful at heart.
Now that she had finally managed to corner Jiang Yang, however, Chu Qingjian felt even more trapped. She lowered her head and held her cup, staring as though she could make flowers bloom on the teaware.
How am I supposed to say this?
Searching her heart, Chu Qingjian knew she felt no aversion toward this junior brother. On the contrary, she admired him quite a bit, and had even teased him in private more than once about the unusual fragrance he carried.
That was also why, when her clan brought up the matter, his face had naturally surfaced in her mind despite her verbal protests and refusals.
Even she was startled to realize that her Fifth Junior Brother truly was an excellent candidate. He had established his immortal foundation at such a young age, and beyond that, his talent, cultivation, looks, and temperament were all outstanding, even when considered individually.
His only possible shortcoming was his humble background. Chu Qingjian had once heard Bi Xingjian mention it in passing, but that was no problem at all. Since he had become a disciple of Fushu Peak, with the Sword Immortal Xuan Guang backing him, who would dare find fault?
Chu Qingjian carefully sorted through it all, and the more she thought, the more sense it made. Had she mentioned such a man at the outset, her clan would probably have taken a very different attitude from their current one. They might well have long since begun impatiently pressing her instead.
*He is a fine choice, but what