Xiao Yu looked at Gu Yuan, but Gu Yuan seemed somewhat hesitant. Xiao Yu thought to himself, This second condition is probably not going to be simple!
Just as he was wondering what sort of request Gu Yuan would make, a series of cheerful footsteps suddenly sounded from outside. Xiao Yu turned to look and saw the breathtakingly beautiful Xun'er hurrying in from outside.
Her elegant pale green dress fluttered in the breeze, and a captivating smile adorned the lovely girl's face. The sight made Gu Yuan swallow the words that had been on the tip of his tongue.
Xun'er stepped into the ancient hall and declared in a resolute, unquestionable tone, "I will marry him. No one can change that, nor can anyone impose any conditions. This has nothing to do with the Gu Clan. I simply refuse!"
Xun'er felt that her love with Xiao Yu was pure. She would not allow anyone to tarnish their feelings. She had obeyed the Gu Clan for so many years—it was time to resist for once!
The several Elders in the ancient hall immediately showed displeasure. Gu Xu said, "Miss, this is not a matter between you and Xiao Yu. It is a matter between the Gu Clan and the Xiao Clan. Xiao Yu himself said earlier that he had come to the Gu Clan on behalf of the Xiao Clan to seek marriage!"
Hearing Gu Xu's words, Xun'er's gaze toward Xiao Yu became even gentler. She knew that Xiao Yu had come here today for the promise he had made long ago, and it seemed that he had fulfilled it.
Although Gu Yuan said nothing, his gaze remained fixed on Xun'er. But this time, Xun'er would absolutely not yield. She stepped forward, tightly clasped Xiao Yu's hand, and looked at Gu