Chapter 166 — The Duchy of Karls

"Master, this matter—forgive me, but it is truly difficult for me to comply. These days everyone speaks of free love; this is no longer the age of arranged marriages. I do not wish to interfere in my children's marriage prospects," Zhou Tianxiang said, somewhat helplessly.

"So you're refusing, then?" Old Zha Ce frowned. He had not expected Zhou Tianxiang to actually turn him down.

"It isn't a refusal. If my daughter agrees, then I shall have nothing more to say. But if she does not agree, I cannot force her, can I?" Zhou Tianxiang said.

"Then what do you mean by that? Your daughter looks down on my son, is that it?" Old Zha Ce gave a cold snort.

"That is not it at all. It is only that my daughter already has a boyfriend; she will not be moved by young master Zha Ce again," Zhou Tianxiang explained.

"Hmph!" Old Zha Ce slammed his hand on the table and said: "Zhou Tianxiang, I'll give you a few days to settle this matter, and then give me an answer. Either you agree to this marriage, we become in-laws, and you and I stand as equals in this castle—or you pack your bags and get out."

To be continued