Zhu Xianye's expression changed. He had not expected his daughter to state her intentions so bluntly right from the start. The situation was now beyond his control.
Sure enough, upon hearing Zhu Zhuyun's words, the Grand Elder immediately bristled with rage.
"Bastard, how could a mere woman like you interfere in something like this? Get back there this instant."
After scolding Zhu Zhuyun, the Grand Elder still looked at Dai Weisi in fury.
"Boy from the Dai Family, have you gone mad dreaming of restoring the country? Can't you see what the situation in Star Luo is like now? Do you intend to drag my Zhu Family down with you?"
Zhu Zhuyun did not speak. Instead, she began signaling to her father with her eyes. Zhu Xianye was momentarily stunned, but he immediately realized that his eldest daughter was not rash or unreasonable by nature. Her behavior had to mean that something had happened that he did not know about.
Thus, he waved a hand to restrain the still-furious Grand Elder and placated him.
"Second Uncle, please don't be angry. I'll talk things over with Zhuyun properly. You should all go back first."
"Hmph, Xianye, teach these two ignorant little brats a good lesson. If you can't bring yourself to do it, let this old man handle it."
The Grand Elder angrily flicked his sleeves and rose, walking straight toward the Council Hall's entrance. When he passed Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun, he glared fiercely at them both. Seeing this, the other clan elders cupped their fists toward Zhu Xianye before following in the Grand Elder's footsteps.
After all the elders had left, only the couple and Zhu Xianye remained in the Council Hall.
"Tell me, Zhuyun. Why do you support Dai Mubai?"
The couple exchanged a glance. In the