This was where Stern was tangled. He was very clear that it was impossible for them to have a marriage alliance with the Buda clan. Especially now that the Buda clan had fallen, it was even more impossible.
In this case, he didn't want to give the Buda clan a good face. But Green was also a Rank Eight expert. Offending such an expert wouldn't bring any benefits.
As an elder of the Purcell clan, Stern was very clear that the reason why the clan hadn't broken off the marriage agreement with the Buda clan was because of the clan's face, and also because the Buda clan had two Rank Eight experts.
Rank Eight experts were no problem in protecting a small clan on the continent. But the Buda clan's involvement was too big, so even Rank Eight experts couldn't protect them.
Stern was tangled for a moment, and finally decided to put this matter to the elders to discuss. He turned to the gatekeeper and said, "Invite Mister Green in. Remember, be polite." The gatekeeper complied, turned around and ran out.
Before long, Green followed the gatekeeper into the courtyard. Stern didn't dare to be arrogant, so he quickly went over and said, "Steward Green, long time no see. How have you been?"
Stern was the Purcell clan's foreign affairs elder. He specialized in dealing with people, so he naturally knew Green. The two had a lot of dealings before.
Green nodded and said, "So it was Elder Stern. This time Green took the liberty to visit, it was really abrupt."
Stern quickly said, "Steward Green is too polite. Please come in." Then he invited Green into the room. After the two sat down, a servant brought them tea.
Green looked at Stern and said, "I don't know why Steward Green came this time?"
Green looked at Stern and faintly smiled, "It's nothing much, just a few days ago, a few small insects accidentally flew into the Black Waste. I couldn't hold back and killed the insects. After killing the insects, I remembered that our Young Master was originally engaged to someone else. So, I came. Our Young Master's meaning is that our Buda clan is in trouble, and he really can't bear to let your Young Lady suffer with us. Therefore, he let me come and cancel this engagement. I don't know what the Purcell clan's opinion on this is?"
Stern blankly listened to Green's words. He naturally understood what Green meant. What little bug? What sudden memory? Those were obviously Green's sarcasm. But Green's words were also very clear. This time, he had come to break off the engagement.
Cancel the engagement! This was what the Purcell clan wanted. But now, Green made it seem like the initiative was no longer in the hands of the Purcell clan. This made Stern feel very uncomfortable.
Stern's face couldn't help but sink as he said, "Is what Mr. Green said true? Does the Buda clan really want to cancel the engagement? "
Green mockingly looked at Stern and coldly said, "If we don't cancel it, then there will always be insects running to our house. I'm afraid I won't be able to kill them all."
Stern angrily looked at Green. He coldly snorted and said, "This matter is of great importance. I don't have the authority to decide. I ask Steward Green to rest first. I'll go report to the Patriarch. Someone come, take Steward Green to rest."
Green didn't get angry. He just smiled at Stern and said, "I don't need Stern elder to trouble himself. I still have the money to stay in the inn. Goodbye." Then he turned and walked out. Stern looked at Green's back and angrily slapped the table.
Green naturally heard the sound behind him, but he just sneered. He quickly left the Grand Duke's Mansion and went outside to find a hotel to stay in.
Looking for a hotel was just a diversion. Green entered the hotel room and immediately entered the space. Zhao Hai and Merine were waiting inside. When they saw him come in, Zhao Hai couldn't help but laugh and say, "Grandpa Green, you really vented your anger. Hahaha, I think that guy's face turned green."
Green coldly snorted and said, "If they dare to do it, then they don't need to be afraid of others talking about it. Humph, what's so great about it? Their Purcell clan is still relying on our food to save them."
Zhao Hai faintly smiled and said, "Grandpa Green, don't be angry. As long as we cancel the engagement, we don't need to offend them too much. In any case, the Purcell clan is the closest to the Black Wasteland. If we push them too far, they will send people to harass us every day. That would be enough trouble for us."
Green nodded and said, "Don't worry, Young Master. I know what to do. If we don't show our strength, then those guys will think that we are easy to bully. They can't send Rank Nine experts to deal with us. As long as they send Rank Eight experts, we won't be afraid.
Zhao Hai faintly smiled and turned his head to say, "I just had the Night Shades monitor the Grand Duke's Mansion. If there is any movement, they will report it. I believe that there won't be any problems."
Green nodded. At this time, Merine opened her mouth and said, "Young Master, after canceling the engagement with the Purcell clan, you should arrange another marriage as soon as possible. After all, the Buda clan's inheritance depends on you."
Zhao Hai didn't think that Merine would talk about this matter. He scratched his head and said, "Don't worry about this. Our Buda clan has just started to improve. Moreover, the secret of the Space cannot be known to others. This is not the right time to get engaged."
Merine still wanted to say something, but Green interrupted her and said, "What the Young Master said is right. Our Buda clan has just started. This is not the right time to discuss this matter. I think it's best to wait until the Young Master's horse is detoxified from the Water of Nothingness. Then we can discuss the matter of marriage. That way, when the Young Master has a child, he won't need to detoxify the poison anymore."
When Merine heard what Merine said, she couldn't help but stare at him and said, "I didn't say that the Young Master should get married now. I only said that the Young Master should arrange a marriage in advance. That's right, what do you think of Miss Laura? She's beautiful and capable. Moreover, she has a good heart. "
Zhao Hai didn't think that Merine would find a target. He couldn't help but smile bitterly. He knew that he couldn't interrupt at this time. He could only helplessly sigh and say, "Grandma Merine, I'll go up and rest first. Call me when it's time to eat." With that, he turned around and fled upstairs, but he didn't notice that Meg was looking at him with a trace of infatuation and panic.
Meg liked Zhao Hai, but she didn't dare to go too far. Now that she heard that Merine wanted to arrange a marriage for Zhao Hai, Meg couldn't help but panic. She was afraid that once Zhao Hai got engaged, he wouldn't want her anymore.
Meg had seen Laura a few times. To be honest, in front of Laura, Meg felt inferior. Whether it was appearance, figure, or background, Laura was better than her. It could be said that Laura was like the moon in the sky, and Meg was just a small star next to the moon. Compared to Laura, Meg didn't have any advantages. She was really afraid that Zhao Hai would immediately marry Laura and not want her anymore.
Zhao Hai didn't think too much about it. Laura looked too much like Taylor. Therefore, in front of Laura, Zhao Hai felt a lot of pressure. He didn't think that one day he might have something to do with Laura.
Merine saw that Zhao Hai had run away, so she didn't say anything about this matter. She looked at the time and ran to prepare lunch for Zhao Hai.
Stern watched Green leave and immediately went to the back of the Grand Duke's Mansion, where the core of the Purcell clan was located. At the third gate, there was a tall building. It was five stories high and was made of white stone. Above the main entrance, there was a plaque with the words "Elder's Courtyard" written on it.
That's right, this was the true core of the Purcell clan, the Elder's Courtyard. Most of the Purcell clan's elders worked here. Only a few worked in other places.
In front of the Elder's Courtyard building stood two warriors. These two warriors weren't young, they looked to be around fifty years old. One on the left and one on the right of the Elder's Courtyard building. If an outsider were to see these two people, they would certainly be surprised. These two were actually Rank Seven experts.
Stern walked to the front of the building, nodded to the two, and then walked into the building. For such a strong person, Stern would not neglect. His many years of experience in dealing with people made him very clear that even if it was an insignificant person, he should not offend them easily.
After entering the Elder's Courtyard building, Stern directly went to the fifth floor. On the fifth floor, there were only three rooms. The people in these three rooms were the real masters of the Purcell clan, the First Elder, the Second Elder, and the Third Elder's rooms.
Stern lightened his footsteps and went to the First Elder's room. He gently knocked on the door twice. After a series of footsteps, the door opened and a young girl stood inside.
This girl looked to be around twenty years old. She was very beautiful and wore a magic robe. When she saw Stern standing outside the door, she couldn't help but smile and say, "So it's Elder Stern. Please come in and sit."
Stern gave a salute to the girl and said, "Thank you, Lan Ji." Then he walked into the room.
In this room, there was an office desk opposite the door. Behind the desk was a chair. On the left side, there was a sofa and a small coffee table. On the right side, there was a door that opened on both sides. The door was carved with gorgeous patterns and looked very gorgeous.
Stern didn't dare to sit down, he just said to Lan Ji, "Lan Ji, please inform the First Elder that Stern has an urgent matter to discuss." Stern didn't dare to neglect Lan Ji. This Lan Ji was a Rank Five Water Magician. She was also the First Elder's assistant and favored concubine. Her status in the clan wasn't any worse than some of the young ladies.
Lan Ji looked at Stern's cautious appearance and chuckled, "Elder Stern, please sit down. I don't know what urgent matter you have to discuss with the First Elder. The First Elder is currently reviewing documents. He just told me not to disturb him if there's nothing urgent."
After Stern thanked Lan Ji, he went to the sofa and sat down. He said to Lan Ji, "Just now, the Buda Clan's Steward Green came. The person we sent to the Black Wasteland to inquire about information might not be able to return. This time, he came to cancel the engagement. I don't dare to make a decision on this matter, so I ask the First Elder to make a decision."