He was dazed and was not able to respond for a second. Who would have thought that the baron would exceed his expectations.
If he was this kind, then his son would only be better.
Taking a good amount of dowry was common in the marriages of nobles. And those who knew that the other party needed them, their demand went as far as asking for a new palace or a lot of properties and fiefs.
"I am not giving you money for free, baron. I will only invest that much. Take it as a loan that you did not need to pay in cash but I will take a fair portion of the grains later when your land would flourish.
But since all the plans would be mine, if i will not get successful, i will not charge a penny from you.
This would give you the freedom and expert advice too. You know what I do right?" he asked with an arrogant look on his face but the face of the baron changed instantly.