"Please convey my thanks to your father." Zheng Ji nodded and said, recognizing that Ji Qian could represent the Ji Family only because she had received Ji Tao's approval. Sending Ji Qian also indicated the trust placed in her. The alliance between these two powerful forces wasn't simple, and Ji Tao's decision to have Ji Qian fully represent him made communication easier for Zheng Ji, since both Zheng Ji and Ji Qian were of the same generation.
Zheng Ji ought to feel fortunate; the relationship between Ji Qian and Ye Shikai was very "close." Winning over Ji Qian was akin to winning over "half of" Ye Shikai. The Netherworld Palace combined with the Moon God Temple was undeniably the most formidable external alliance.
Ye Shikai felt somewhat frustrated; even with Ji Qian seated beside him, she pretended not to hear him when he tried to engage her in conversation. When she couldn't avoid it, her responses were limited to "Hmm," "Ah," and "Oh."
Forget it, let's just eat first...
