Everyone was taken aback, not expecting him to utter such a blatant and crude statement, but they soon laughed uproariously at his frankness and openness.
The princesses present turned red in embarrassment. Although they were all sheltered young ladies, they did understand what 'marry her tonight' implied, causing them to feel both shy and embarrassed. The potential concubines, upon hearing such improper words, felt awkward and uncomfortable. They either coughed, pretended not to hear, or hastily sipped their drinks to hide their discomfort.
Offended by his shamelessness, Cai Wei felt her temper rising. Sparks seemed to fly from her eyes, a fire that blazed from her feet to her head. It was one thing to be used, forced into marriage, but to be publically mocked and humiliated was another matter. If she didn't stand up for herself, she feared she couldn't live with herself.
