Now, everyone present understood. They finally realized the true purpose of the Gu Family's banquet. But wasn't this display of greed far too unsightly?
This concerned everyone's livelihoods. Everyone sitting here had built their family fortunes through grueling hard work. How could they possibly hand it all over on a silver platter just because of a few casual words from the other party?
Besides, they weren't the ones calling the shots regarding their family businesses. If they dared to agree today, the only thing waiting for them back home would be a letter of divorce.
The Gu Family was truly unscrupulous. With such a massive appetite, weren't they afraid of choking?
However, the guests still had their misgivings. Even if the Empress had fallen out of favor, she was still the Empress. They just didn't know if this was her will or the Duke's. Although these hosts were mere illegitimate children from a branch family, the guests still didn't dare offend them easily.
