The entourage from His Highness Prince Mu's Mansion had barely left the gates when it was stopped by the common people. Not long after, word of it reached the Gu Residence.
Mr. Ban Shan was in the middle of a cheerful conversation with some prominent figures in the main hall when Xiao Song Mu rushed in anxiously. He dropped to his knees and said, "Forgive my disrespect, Mr. Ban Shan, Old Grand Master, the other family is being unreasonable! The dowry they've offered is too meager, and they were stopped as soon as they stepped out!"
The people who were conversing fell silent, exchanging glances. It was Di Wentian who first pointed at Mr. Ban Shan and burst into a hearty laugh, "You old coot, always so playful. Have you taken a leaf from the commoners and sent someone to check the dowry?"
