In the pavilion corridor!
Eight Lords cupped his hands toward Hai Da'er. "Grandmaster Hai, I came here with little ceremony, so I'll get straight to the point."
"Are you willing to marry Hai Shu'er to me as my Lady?"
The principal wife of a Lord bore the title of Lady. This was the highest pinnacle a woman of an aristocratic family could marry into.
Beside them, Hai Shu'er pursed her lips, a faint blush appearing on her face as just the right trace of shyness flashed through her expression.
Hai Da'er pretended to ponder before saying earnestly, "If my Lord does not disdain my daughter's impure bloodline and is willing to marry her with the rites due a Lady, I too am willing to form a marriage alliance with the Celestial Family."
After a pause, he continued, "My family has some modest holdings overseas. We can offer ten Sea Kingdoms, tens of millions of people, and numerous valuables as her dowry. My Lord will surely not be disappointed."
"Then allow me to pay respects to my future father-in-law!"
Eight Lords bowed respectfully, his etiquette in greeting an elder utterly flawless.
Hai Da'er said cheerfully, "My Lord, when you return today, you may send people to Bukong City to prepare to receive the dowry, inventory it, register it, and arrange its transfer to the Capital."
The implication was that he had long been prepared to marry off his daughter.
The sea Grandmaster took Hai Shu'er's hand and led her before Eight Lords, speaking with feeling. "My daughter is in your hands now."
Since the marriage had been settled, they had to proceed according to the rites of a marriage alliance.
Eight Lords took out the betrothal letter and gift list, explaining that the betrothal gifts were being escorted by the main