What Could Have Angered You So, My Lord? (Please Subscribe and Vote with Monthly Tickets)

Seeing Li Chen's indifferent expression, which showed no hint of a joke and suggested he was merely informing him, Su Wenkang was torn by an inner battle. Cold sweat had nearly soaked through his undershirt.

The Azure Qilin Kingdom did indeed reject the Holy See, but he knew even better that if he offended such a high-ranking figure of the Holy See to his face today, the consequences would be far beyond what a mere chancellor could bear.

Ordinary people might not recognize the significance of this young man's clothing and token, but as chancellor, he knew exactly what they represented. This was unquestionably someone from the Holy See's innermost circle of power!

But if he agreed, where would that leave his dignity as chancellor? What would the civil and military officials of the court think?

More importantly, His Majesty had personally chosen his daughter as a consort. To change his mind at the last minute and publicly break the marriage agreement would be a slap in the New Emperor's face!

When that happened, losing his position would be the least of his worries. The entire Su Family might face utter destruction!

In the flash of a spark, countless thoughts raced through Su Wenkang's mind.

He was, after all, a veteran who had weathered the tides of officialdom for years. He reacted swiftly, instantly finding a way to divert the flood of trouble elsewhere.

An even more respectful smile, tinged with a hint of difficulty, spread across his face. He bowed deeply to Li Chen, his tone earnest yet helpless:

"For Lord Li to take an interest in my daughter is truly her good fortune, and the greatest honor for our Su Family. By both sentiment and reason, this humble official has no grounds whatsoever to refuse."

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