Betrothal Gift

Xiao Zhen began dealing with all sorts of thorny questions. For example, when Madam Yukinoshita asked about his family situation, there were some things he simply could not say outright.

For instance, he already had wives—more than one, at that—and even had a son old enough to go out adventuring on his own.

If he were foolish enough to confess everything honestly, then even if Little Yukino were lovesick enough to accept it, her family would probably throw the scumbag out the door.

Of course, Xiao Zhen could tell at a glance that Madam Yukinoshita had a strong desire for power and wealth. Perhaps if he occasionally displayed his financial resources, she could become the opening into the Yukinoshita Family.

Madam Yukinoshita clapped her hands and instructed the servants to bring over two cups of coffee. Smiling, she said, "Xiao Zhen, have a taste. This coffee was made from beans grown by our own family, and its flavor is exceptionally rich."

Although Xiao Zhen was not particularly fond of coffee, he still added a little sugar and took a sip. It was indeed decent, far more refined than the coffee he had drunk before.

"This coffee uses only the finest beans, and every step of its preparation is carefully overseen by top blenders from the Beautiful Nation. It is mainly reserved for receiving distinguished guests of the family. What do you think, Xiao Zhen?"

Xiao Zhen understood what Madam Yukinoshita meant. She was asking, in a roundabout way, whether he was qualified to become a distinguished guest of the Yukinoshita Family.

A smile appeared on Xiao Zhen's face. He was not some penniless nobody. If he casually took out a few treasures from his person, he could perhaps buy an entire country.

He took out a palm-sized wooden box and