To that, Rahmi cupped his hands together and explained, "Yaymos, both our families have known each other for years. It's a given that we have to come and congratulate your family during such a celebratory moment."
"Furthermore, Jaston and Alicia just got engaged a few days ago. As in-laws, we must visit to give our congratulations to your family."
After hearing what Rahmi had to say for himself, a change came over Yaymos and he smiled. He then said, "Since you have come to congratulate us, the Yuwen family naturally welcomes you with open arms. Let's head in, everyone!"
Yaymos ushered the Chung family into the living room.
He looked at Kael, who was sitting at the head of the table, and said, "Old Master Chung has brought the Chung family to congratulate us on Jaston being selected by Poison Cloud Hall." "Congratulations Kael, the Yuwen family will certainly increase in strength with that outstanding grandson of yours," Saxen congratulated with a smile.
Kael narrowed his eyes and sized Saxen up before replying, "Many thanks, Mr. Chung!"
"Kael, these are some congratulatory tokens from the Chung family." As he spoke, Saxen waved his hand, and the rest of the family members promptly brought the gifts forward.
One by one, the gifts were presented before everyone.
"A thousand-year-old dragon ginseng."
"A bottle of spring water."
"A herb farm in the North City!"
The audience broke out into heated discussion when the gifts were announced.
"What does it mean that the Chung family are giving them such luxurious gifts?"
"Those gifts are worth at least a million stone coins!"
"Millions? I don't think so, it might even cost up to ten times that."
"Has the Chung family admitted defeat?"
Kael smiled as he looked the gifts over. He waved his hand and thanked Saxen. "Thank you for the gifts, Mr. Chung."
He added, "I heard that it's your 90th birthday today. If that's the case, I shall provide a gift for you as well." After saying so, he clapped his hands together.
Saxen shook his hand, "There's no need for such generosity, Kael. A 90th birthday isn't anything noteworthy."
At that moment, the servants of the Yuwen family handed Saxen a box.
"Do open it, Mr. Chung. This is my gift for your 90th birthday," said Kael.
"Thank you, Kael." Saxen glanced at the wooden box and opened it.
The object inside was laid before everyone. It was a thin piece of paper.
On the paper, there were three large words, 'Letter of Divorce.'
The content below that was even more electrifying.
"Jaston Yuwen of the Yuwen family was engaged to Alicia Chung of the Chung family. Jaston Yuwen is a man of innate talent and impressive skills, but due to Alicia Chung's loitering and reckless entanglement with another man...The Yuwen family hereby ceases any affiliation with Alicia Chung. The engagement is hereby terminated."
When the contents were revealed, the entire living room fell into pin-drop silence. All eyes were on Saxen.
Instantly, the smile on Saxen's face vanished and his countenance fell several shades. He even began trembling from the provocation and anger he felt.
He had initially intended to reach out and admit defeat as well as show goodwill towards the Yuwen family. That was in hopes that the Yuwen family would preserve their dignity so both families could politely advance in a mutual understanding.
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