Fortunately, Xiao Yan's thoughts had gone off track, but Gu Xun'er had not lost focus.
Facing Xiao Xuan's question, she politely nodded.
After all, he had been the Xiao Clan Leader.
Before his death, he had stood on equal footing with her father.
He deserved the respect due to him.
She calmly said, "I am Gu Xun'er, indeed the daughter of Gu Yuan, the Ancient Clan Leader. On behalf of my father, I apologize for his negligence. He failed to protect the Xiao Clan, and the Gu Clan cannot shirk responsibility."
Xiao Xuan gave Gu Xun'er a deep look.
Then, he shook his head.
Objectively speaking, Xiao Xuan was indeed an exceptionally rational man. He did not place the grievances behind the Xiao Clan's decline upon Gu Xun'er. Of course, that did not mean he absolved the Gu Clan of its fault. "Little girl, there is no need for you to apologize, because this was not your fault. Judging by your age, you are only around twenty. When the Xiao Clan was destroyed, you had not even been born. As for the specifics, I will naturally demand an explanation from Gu Yuan when I have the chance. It has nothing to do with you. Still, your personality is somewhat unlike Gu Yuan's. He is not someone who admits his mistakes."
Gu Xun'er nodded helplessly.
There was no meaning in arguing with Xiao Xuan over who was right and who was wrong.
Besides, she had no intention of taking the blame for her old father, Gu Yuan.
Whether Gu Yuan had acted deliberately or unintentionally.
As the Ancient Clan Leader.
As the Gu Clan's highest decision-maker at the time.
He had promised someone something and failed to fulfill it.
It was only natural that he could not evade responsibility.
This was