Once the conspiracy came to light, all the guests left with enough gossip to last until the end of the year. What remained in the hall were just half a dozen people.

Wang Yu shot Rindy a menacing glare while she endlessly sobbed with slumped shoulders and trembling body.

Carye who wanted to help her daughter couldn't bring herself to step forward. So, she quietly sobbed without averting her gaze from her husband.

Yang Yu had taken away the two men back to the dungeon. Elder Dam walked with light steps towards Rindy.

"You know your fault, right?" Elder Dam stared down at Rindy as he spoke sternly.

"Grandfather, I didn't do that…" Rindy kept saying the same thing over and over. She thought if she refused to admit, her father could save her.

"So, you think I am wrong in my judgement!?" Elder Dam blared.

The aura emanating from Elder Dam made Rindy whimper in fear. With stifled sobs she looked at her father with pleading eyes, only to see her father staring back at her coldly.

It was all Wang Yu's idea; using a cheap trick on Xiao Tianyao. However, he had never imagined it would backfire. His aim was very clear- he wanted Xiao Tianyao to marry Rindy, so that he could keep Xiao Tianyao away from the Black Sword Clan.

As for Senja, since Elder Dam's intention was to bequeath power of the Black Sword Clan to Senja's husband, he would find a suitable candidate who he could keep well within his grasp.

Yet, now, only a step away from success, Rindy had failed miserably.

Seeing that Rindy was about to deny yet again, Wang Yu was nothing short of a tempest in a teapot.

"Enough!!! Carye, bring her back to her room!" He glowered icily at Carye.

Nary a moment passed, before Carye rushed to help her whimpering daughter up.

If her father didn't bail her out, she would've to shoulder dire consequences of imperial offense. Then she would be done for.

Rindy could accept if the engagement was called off since she didn't have genuine feelings for him and was only after his status. But to bare the punishment for Imperial offense, she could even lose her life! This was a serious charge!

"Father! I did not… help me! It was you who…" Rindy was about to divulge their plan before Wang Yu stopped her midsentence and glowered at her. Only then did she shut her mouth and follow her mother with a defeated look.

"Prince Xiao Tianyao my apologies for the offense, but please allow me to handle this. Rindy was still young at that time and there must be an explanation for her action." Wang Yu walked towards Xiao Tianyao and pled for his daughter, even so his breath was uneven as he was suppressing his anger in order not to worsen the situation.

"Senja is younger than her, but she has never harboured bad intentions towards people." Elder Dam sneered when he heard Wang Yu stand up for Carye's daughter again. "It is true after all that an apple never falls far from the tree. Carye's daughter's behavior must reflect her very own."

Upon hearing his father, it took all of his self-control to contain his anger.

"I will talk to her." He said succinctly, without even looking at Elder Dam or Xiao Tianyao before he turned on his heel and marched away from the hall.

Looking at Wang Yu's retreating back, a frown appeared on Senja's face.

"I sense a killing intent from him." Senja whispered to Xiao Tianyao who looked at her questioningly. "I can feel his emotions."

"You need to explain it to me…" Xiao Tianyao said. He wasn't sure about the extent of the capabilities of a mind controller.

Senja nodded, "Alright."

At this moment, for Wang Yu to have a killing intent was well within the purview of the happenings. However, considering Wang Yu's record and his secret plans to overthrow the Black Sword Clan, this was something that couldn't be dismissed.

Now that they had the room to themselves, Elder Dam turned at Senja as a big grinned creaked on his lips.

"How was grandfather's performance before?" He asked proudly.

Senja giggled as her grandfather sought praise. She raised two thumbs up.

"You are the best grandfather ever!"

On the other side, Xiao Tianyao only gave a soft smile and sipped his tea.

"See? I told you that grandfather will handle all of this perfectly!" Elder Dam laughed heartily afterwards.

Senja stood up and gave a tight hug to her grandfather. She loved this grandfather! He was such a caring and funny Elder.

"I know! It was a good show!"

Elder guffawed, content with his granddaughter's praise. Once he was done basking in his glory, he looked at Xiao Tianyao and Senja with wicked eyes.

"Now, since the engagement problem has been resolved, while we are at it, I want to settle your relationship as well."