At those words, Liu Yirong turned to Liu Ruyan beside her and asked, "Ru Yan, what do you think?"
As the future head of the Liu Family, Liu Ruyan's opinion was of vital importance to them.
Liu Ruyan smiled faintly, wisdom and depth showing in her eyes. "Xiaojun and Xixi are both easy children to get along with."
She did not answer Liu Yirong's question directly. Her seemingly irrelevant response approached the alliance from another angle.
Liu Yirong paused, then understood what Liu Ruyan meant.
Liu Ruyan was speaking from a personal perspective: Chen Xiaojun and Xixi were easygoing and pleasant to be around. This suggested that Chen Cong and his companions were not arrogant, making them easier to befriend.
It also spoke well of the Chen Clan's upbringing and indirectly testified to their strength and connections. Such a clan was worth befriending for the Ji and Liu Families. This was undoubtedly good news for both families.
Ji Chenglie also understood the implication of Liu Ruyan's words. He nodded. "Ru Yan is right. We should seize this opportunity to establish closer ties with Lord Chen Cong and his companions. That will further secure the position of the Ji and Liu Families in Chang'an City. Still, we need to discuss the specifics of this alliance and draw up a proper plan."
And so, beneath the moonlight that night, the heads of the Ji and Liu Families reached a consensus. It would set a series of upheavals in motion, all stemming from that night's harrowing pursuit and discussion of an alliance.
After Chen Cong, Chen Xiaojun, and the others left, Ji Chenglie and Liu Yirong swiftly gathered the core members of the Ji and Liu Families to hold an urgent discussion about handling the aftermath of that night's attack.
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