Jih Heng could see Miss Jiang the Second's intentions, and so could everyone else, including the simpleton Kong Liu. It was undeniably a death wish for Yin Zhili to consider granting a marriage at this time. However, Lu Jiu still believed that the game of chess was reaching its conclusion—the most thrilling moment—not to be compromised by small mistakes that could disrupt their own formation.
Jih Heng disliked playing chess, not because he was bad at it. Lu Jiu once had a game with Jih Heng, whose chess skills were indeed exquisite. The reason he was reluctant to play against others was that observing a person through chess could reveal too much about their intentions, and Jih Heng disliked being speculated upon.
"Then, my lord, we should consider our strategies in case the Yin Household decides to act against us now," Lu Jiu said, knowing he couldn't persuade Jih Heng and thus changed the subject.
