Kuang Yunqiao's eyes were turning red. She gripped the hem of her robes tightly, afraid she wouldn't be able to stop herself from talking back to the old crone.
The old crone's reminder made her feel a wave of dizziness. She had no idea how she was going to explain this to her family.
Seeing his mother and wife at odds again, Bai Yugang felt even more exasperated. With a flick of his sleeves, he stormed out. He had to think of a solution; he couldn't just sit by and do nothing.
With her support gone, Kuang Yunqiao had no desire to keep watching the affectionate grandmother and grandson. She gestured to her maid and was preparing to leave when Old Madam Bai stopped her.
"Now that the Holy Emperor has decreed the marriage, you must prepare the betrothal gifts at once to show how seriously our family is taking this. You cannot disgrace our family name."
