Cheng Wanli was stunned; he never expected Situ Xuan to be such a tough nut to crack, a man who operates completely outside the norm!
He paused for a moment, considering his words before saying, "Tingting's engagement to you is the mutual wish of both our families, not something we begged for." He first had to set a stance, at least from a victim's perspective, to secure more benefits for themselves.
What he didn't know was that Situ Xuan had already seen through his intentions, merely waiting to see what terms he would propose.
He swirled the wineglass, watching the liquid swirl inside, and a faint smile appeared on his lips. "Then?"
