King Yuanji remained silent. Having cultivated for many years, he didn’t mind losing face, but he truly couldn’t bring himself to humiliate his own juniors.
What could he say?
*“Sect Master Lu, you’re joking, right? Our Gu family’s princess comes at no cost, and we even have to pay you to take her?”*
How pathetic that would be!
Thinking back to last year, when the Gu family mocked Xuanlong and Qiyan for offering their princesses—scoffing at their lack of royal pride and self-respect—now that it was their turn to offer, they couldn't even find a door to kowtow at, no matter how hard they tried. The regret was indescribable.
In hindsight, Wu Zhou had the sharpest eyes, having sent their princess away so early.
Chapter 693