However, the realization that they had missed out on a promising son-in-law like Zhao Shu and the significant financial loss incurred left them feeling that a mere thousand taels of silver was akin to tossing a coin to a beggar.
Shao Xiaozhi hurriedly sought out Zhao Shu for clarification on the recent events.
Upon hearing Shao Liulang's account, she was momentarily stunned.
Third Uncle and Ms. Ma were incensed.
Their conviction that the first branch of the family had acted deceitfully and capitalized on an opportunity grew stronger.
It was evident to them that the first branch must have been aware of the misunderstanding long before but chose to withhold the information, clandestinely orchestrating the union of Young Master Zhao and Taotao.
Had they been informed earlier about Young Master Zhao's misunderstanding, they would have undoubtedly contested it. With the basis for rejection eliminated, there was a high likelihood that Young Master Zhao would have consented.
