Even though the Dowager Duchess was quite benevolent and amiable in her manner of dealing with others, when she did not speak, there was an aura about her that came from having been immersed in many bloody battles and extensive killing. It was very intimidating, causing one to both fear and respect her at the same time.
Ji Qingyuan had already come this far; he could not allow himself to back down at this point. He shouldered the pressure and disclosed his intentions to the Dowager Duchess.
When the Dowager Duchess finished listening to what he had to say, her eyelids flickered. "The Ji family wants to take our Weiwei as a daughter-in-law?"
Even though she had guessed his intentions, the Dowager Duchess was still very surprised when she heard Ji Qingyuan verbalize his request.
