Chapter 2591: The Deposed Young Clan Chief and the Old Madam Who Cultivated Ancient Laws
The old man wore a robe patterned with white clouds as well, but its edges were embroidered with strands of golden thread, backed by golden luans. There were even nine golden stripes over his chest.
In the Daylight Clan, even if one did not know someone personally, one could tell their status simply from their clothes. For instance, a single golden stripe marked a mere menial disciple.
Nine golden stripes, however, meant one was already a core elder, someone with considerable authority in the Daylight Clan.
This old man was named Bai Ci. He had not spoken before because certain words, if spoken by him, would leave everyone in an awkward position.
So he had allowed the younger generation to argue instead.
But now that Jiang Shoutian had answered this way, Elder Bai Ci naturally had to step forward.
He looked at Jiang Shoutian.
He said, "Clan Chief Jiang, this marriage alliance was proposed back in the era of the High Ancestor. Naturally, we will not go back on our word."
"But many things place importance on a matching social standing."
"Our Holy Maiden is one of the future candidates to be chosen by the Daylight Clan."
"You have many sons, but which one will become the future Young Clan Chief?"
Bai Ci's words were tactful, but everyone understood what he meant.
Your sons, Clan Chief Jiang, may be noble, but not every one of them was worthy of our Holy Maiden.
Only the future Young Clan Chief of the Patrolling Heaven Clan was qualified.
But Jiang Rui was the current Young Clan Chief.
Would that change in the future?
Or what would happen? Bai Ci needed a definite stance and result.
Otherwise, it would