The Yuan Clan had not been doing well these past two years. I had already used up quite a few of the gifts and treasures presented by the Wang Clan..." Father Yuan's expression was exceedingly awkward and complicated.
Hearing Father Yuan's words, Meng Qi was furious. He wanted to say something harsh, yet could not bring himself to say it. Helplessly, he said, "Uncle Yuan, however many treasures you lack, I have gained something over the years while training abroad. My Meng Clan can make up the difference. Combined with the Yuan Clan's assets, it should be enough to cover it..."
Father Yuan shook his head, his face unsightly. "This is not a matter of whether it can be covered. It concerns the Peifeng Wang Clan's dignity. Even if I can repay gifts of equal value to the Wang Clan, backing out so suddenly would make them lose face. Even if they merely take slight revenge, my tiny Yuan Clan would not be able to bear it!"
As he spoke, Father Yuan directly knelt before Yuan Qiongyi. "Daughter, have pity on your father and the Yuan Clan. Marry Young Master Wang the Second. The Peifeng Wang Clan is a powerful family with more than one Chang Sheng expert holding the fort. I have heard that the strongest member of their clan is an unparalleled expert who has entered the Great Dao. The Wang Clan is the strongest family in all of Original Way Prefecture..."
"If the Wang Clan turns its anger upon our Yuan Clan, they need only send out a single Chang Sheng expert, and my Yuan Clan will likely cease to exist entirely!"
Yuan Qiongyi's face turned deathly pale as well.
Meng Qi cursed in fury, "So this was what Uncle Yuan had been waiting for! I see—you