As the sound faded, the audience gasped in surprise.
Complete silence enveloped the room as everyone held their breath and looked at the Situ Family and Wu Liang. Around them, only the continuous clicking of cameras could be heard.
Tong Xue was quite satisfied with everyone's reaction. She said she did it for the whole room, and then set her gaze on Situ Xin and Situ Duan, waiting for Situ Xin's approval.
Unfortunately, Situ Xin, apart from a cold face, showed no expression.
Dissatisfied, Tong Xue thought Situ Xin was blaming her for taking the initiative to share the news without prior notice, and after a moment, added:
"The situation arose suddenly, and it was inconsiderate not to think of the old master's and Young Master Duan's feelings. That was wrong of me, but we had no choice. We wanted to inform you of the seriousness of this matter just now, and persuade you to stop the banquet, but you and Young Master Duan were too busy, and we never found the chance. So..."