Chapter 684 - Unbending II (1/2)
The room atmosphere become heavy it feel like the tension squashes them inside out, The servants didn't dare to lift their heads, not even the servant who follows Sanguan Wu Ci, at first they thought it would be easy to subdue Lory, they thought she will give in without too much a fight, they deliberately choose the time where Lory alone in her manor before they decide to visit her but now they acted like an ostrich that buries their head on the sand.
Lory raised her finger before sanguan Wu ci could talk ”Did I warned you and your sister, did I told you not to cross the line? I have warned both of you over and over again…I even said 'please'. If you forgot about it I can present you few witnesses who can confess what happened that day” Then she look at Ling Zi meaningfully.
Ling Zi knowingly takes a step forward ”If madam needs it, the shadow guard would happily found the witnesses, I don't think it would take less than a day” ling Zi sneer, searching for a witness for sanguan Li ye incident is a simple matter, like buying cabbaged at the market.
”What do you think Master Sanguan?” Lory raised her eyebrows as she directly challenged him.
Of course, everyone knows it was Sanguan Li Ye's fault but Sanguan Wu Ci still refused to admitted it because it meant he had to admit his mistake too, Sanguan Wu Ci was a proud man how could he let himself down in front of the woman. He tamped down his frustration then he glared at Lory ”It's…unnecessary” he gritted his teeth.
Lory's expression softened, she leaned her back and smile ”If you said so…” she give dismissed waved and Ling Zi takes a step back. Ling Zi peered at Lory's figure then she secretly smiled, she really admired the young madam right now.
Refuse to back down, Sanguan Wu Ci offered another suggestion ”Still the matters between the Sanguan Family and Hei Shen sect has been dragged for too long and this is not good for both of us, I'm afraid that this will also damage your reputation so why don't we find a middle ground for this problem?”
”And what is your suggestion, master Sanguan?” Lory sips her tea nonchalantly.
Sanguan Wu Ci expression hardened, he used to have women swooning over him when did he ever treated like this with women, Lory behavior infuriated him but somehow he got more attracted to her ”Why don't we make a truce, after all, there's nothing good coming if we fight each other so allow me to held a banquet and you can come as our honored guest, we will compensate for all losses and all you have to do that what happened that day is a misunderstanding” Sanguan Wu Ci broaden his smile, he clasped his hand behind his back and puffed his c.h.e.s.t as he stares at Lory confidently.
Lory didn't give an immediate response, she becomes silent as she drummed her finger on the armchair in contemplation. The Hei Shen member who witnessed this scene subconsciously exchanged glances with each other, they were wondering why the young madam looks like their Lord. Although she's not as ruthless as Zhao Li Xin, but she got the same terrifying aura.
”You want me to come to your party and told everyone that everything that happened was a misunderstanding?” Lory narrowed her eyes.
”Is that a problem, madam?” Sanguan Wu Ci pretends to be oblivious.
Lory let out a harsh breath as her face contorted with anger ”What you are asking me is to show everyone that Hei Shen sect surrender themselves. As Long Ming's wife and the owner of Xin Xen token if I came to your place and pretend there's nothing happened that would show that the Hei Shen sect feared the sanguan family. Do you expect me to throw away my husband and Hei Shen dignity into a gutter, WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE!” Lory pounds the armchair.
Her rising voice startled everyone in the room including Princess Youya, even though her expression remains calm but under her sleeve, her hand was cold and clammy, she rubbed her hands together to eased the nerves within her. Meanwhile, Sanguan Wu Ci was was also dumbfounded his mouth slightly loose and his face turns pale, he didn't know someone like Lory could have such an intimidating aura that could match the empress, this is ridiculous!
However, no one is more shocked than Shin Jiu, he never saw Lory angry, not even once, Lory always talk with reason and logic and the worst thing she ever does is nags and it's also very rare most of the time it was him he do the nags so know his face is also turning as white as sheet, and he could feel cold sweat behind his back.
Lory snorted, she took another sip of tea then put down the teacup gently ”This is unacceptable. Master sanguan…” her voice softened again as if the previous outburst is only a dream.
”If you ask for a middle ground, let's find fair middle ground” Lory opened her arms and showed a concerned look ”We both know who had made the mistake here, but….as one of the most influential sects in the continent we don't need to raise the problem, so I suggest that your family admit that one of their family has made a mistake, also your sister would personally admit that it's all was her fault and promise she will repeat her mistakes, and in return, the Hei Shen sect would help treat miss Sanguan Li Ye until she completely healed…..what do you think?”
Princess Youya almost burst into laughter, she was struggling to maintain her expression so continued drinking her tea. Lory suggestion is much fairer than Sanguan Wu Ci, after all, everyone knows it's all happened because of Sanguan Li Ye arrogance so it was only natural that Sanguan Li Ye admits her mistake and Hei Shen compensated her by treated her until she recovers but asking Sanguan Jin Sheng to admit that his family make mistakes is like asking him to swallow poison.