Forge of Destiny

Cai Renxiang laid out the positions. "There are arguments for both foci. If relations between the Celestial Empire and the White Sky develop as we hope, the river route may become very important, but currently, all goods are flowing in and against the stream rather than out, so trade benefits are not urgent. Particularly upriver."

Gan Guangli rubbed his chin. "Yes. Even in the best case, we are some years from making use of it."

"There is also the effect on Snowblossom lake's personality, especially if she takes those wild rivers into her being," Ling Qi analyzed.

Meng Duyi grunted in approval. Had he left that out to test her?

"Mmm. Gui thinks it would be okay if Miss Snowblossom was more energetic. Sister or Gui could calm her down."

"Her serene elegance is fine as it is! So says I, Zhen."

They stared each other down in her arms. An actual spark landed on Qiyi, earning them each the sharp slap of a sprouting ribbon.

Zhen glared at her dress. "Rude!"

"Silk Sister is feisty enough for everyone," Gui grumbled.