Humiliation!

Wary of Liu Qingli's strength, the guards did not dare be negligent and directly led the two into the residence.

Along the way, the guards explained that today was the day Jiang Deng had brought Heaven Origin Sect's upper ranks to deliver the betrothal gifts. As they spoke, they kept watching Liu Qingli's expression.

Though outsiders claimed this was a union of two great powers, the Gu Family and Heaven Origin Sect, everyone who knew the inside story knew that this was simply an age-old humiliation for the Gu Family!

What was Jiang Deng, anyway?

What gave him the right to marry the young lady? If circumstances had not forced their hand, who would have been willing to accept such a marriage alliance?

For the sake of the family, the young lady had endured it. Yet today, these people had pushed their luck and raised further demands. Both sides were now arguing endlessly in the main hall.

As the guard spoke, he watched the two of their expressions.

Liu Qingli claimed to be the young lady's friend. Her arrival at this particular time could hardly be a coincidence, could it?

Liu Qingli said nothing in response to the guard's words. She merely followed him, and after passing through the residence's winding paths, a grand and magnificent hall soon appeared before Bai Yu.

From afar, Bai Yu could already see the gathered figures in the council hall.

As they drew closer, Liu Qingli stopped at the entrance to the hall, and Bai Yu swept his gaze over the interior.

A woman in silver palace robes sat in the seat of honor, her enchanting eyes looking down proudly upon everyone present. Jiang Deng stood beside her with a wicked grin on his face. To the right, the powerful figures dressed in uniform