Everyone went quiet for a moment. Many people snuck glances at Rong Xiu—who was sitting next to the elders—with varying expressions on their faces.
The young man was obviously taking a dig at him, but much to everyone's surprise, the latter didn't seem to be angry about that. Instead, an enchanting smile appeared on his noble and alluring face, making everyone lost in the depths of his deep and inscrutable eyes. "I've been busy with my clan's affairs recently, so I was unable to attend to other things at the same time. I'd like to seek the elders' kind understanding for this."
Elder Bo Yan, who sat at the main seat, smiled. "We've heard what happened at the Sky-Cloud Empire. You… have chosen a wife for yourself?"
Everyone's eyes landed on Rong Xiu.
