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The other students were completely dumbfounded; if Nina was Silvio's sister, they might have accepted it. But for the mighty Emperor of the Empire to personally welcome and cleanse Ye Yinzhu, a mere Divine Music Department student and a small Viscount - this was simply beyond their comprehension.
Silvio apparently had no way to deal with his own sister, and said with resignation, "All right, let's not discuss this. Today is about welcoming Yin Zhu. This meal can be my treat, pity my small treasury, which is going to shrink again. Can I get a discount?"
Nina revealed a hint of a smile, "You, as the ruler of a nation, still have the cheek to ask for a discount! If you're inviting, you should do it with sincerity."
Silvio turned to everyone and said, "Come on, everyone please be seated. No need to be formal."