Above the Ji Family.
Ji Wuye stared at the phenomenon, his hand unconsciously clenching as his thoughts churned.
Jiang Man truly was capable, and had surprised him.
He was all the more worthy of a marriage alliance.
Without a doubt, the New Generation Heavenly Pride back then had possessed the discerning eye to recognize a pearl, planting the seeds of a marriage alliance early on.
All one could say was that those of the direct line would be slapping their thighs in private.
But although Jiang Man was valued by the Immortal Gate, True Person Taihua, who valued him most, had been removed from office.
That was something of a problem.
Yet none of this mattered to him.
What concerned him most was something else.
"Miss Qing Dai, with Jiang Man causing such a stir, this is undoubtedly the conduct of a Heavenly Pride." Ji Wuye looked at Qing Dai, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly as he said guiltily, "Do you think no one would believe me now if I told them he wasn't the young lady's dao companion?"
Qing Dai came back to her senses, considered it carefully, and nodded. "That really does seem to be the case."
Cold sweat streamed down Ji Wuye's face. "Then if his status as the young lady's dao companion becomes established, the young lady..."
Qing Dai racked her brains before saying, "I can only help smooth things over a little. In theory, as long as the rumors aren't too outrageous, it should be fine." Ji Wuye fell silent for a moment before speaking again. "Then should I deny it publicly or acknowledge it?"
Qing Dai looked at him without giving an answer. "That's up to you, Grand Elder. But we're on the same side. In the meantime, I'll do everything I can to