Seeing this stance, Yun Shuo's parents were likely going to force the princess to stay. Jiang Yuejing already detested this Fifth Princess; in a sense, the two of them could be considered love rivals. Not only was Yun Shuo unwilling, but Jiang Yuejing was equally unwilling.
Amidst the silence, Jiang Yuejing spoke up to break the stalemate: "Sword Peak has regulations. Every inch of land here belongs to Sword Peak. If anyone wishes to build a new dwelling or host outsiders for the night, they must report it to the Peak Master and obtain the Peak Master's consent."
Jiang Yuejing finished this speech without turning red or skipping a beat. In reality, Sword Peak had no such rule; Jiang Yuejing had simply made it up on the spot.
Chapter 34