"Was this Lord Lin's personal proposal, or a proposal from Your Majesty of your dynasty?" the Grand Capital Minister asked.
"For now, it is this envoy's personal proposal. But I believe His Majesty will also give it serious consideration."
"Why?"
"Because the whole world knows that our two dynasties have entered into this marriage alliance with great fanfare. If no results can be achieved in that regard, it will be a burden too heavy for both our dynasties to bear. Therefore, we must make a breakthrough in some other area."
Everyone looked at one another...
Yes, Lin Su's footing was still the dignity of the two dynasties.
Everyone was watching the show.
The Eastern Domain Immortal Dynasty and White Jade Capital had announced their marriage alliance with great fanfare. If it failed just like that, it would become a laughingstock.
Where would the dignity of the two dynasties be?
With that in mind, taking a step back and settling for the next best thing—reaching another agreement related to the marriage alliance—was the best remedy.
Lin Su had spoken with sufficient candor.
The Grand Capital Minister and the others were no fools either.
After turning the matter over in their minds seven or eight times, they too felt that Lin Su's new proposal truly was the best way to break out of their current predicament...
Grand Capital Minister Ji Yu exchanged Divine Sense Transmissions with the elders. After a long while, he slowly raised his head. "Lord Lin's proposal requires discussion within our dynasty. Lord Lin will presumably also need to discuss it with His Majesty of your dynasty. How about we speak again in three days?"
"Of course!"
The Grand Capital Minister rose, saluted, and departed.
Lin Su, Du Dongliu, and Ji Qianling bowed as they saw him off.
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