Shen Songshan's words were potent. They held three layers of meaning:
First, I admire you, but you are not a member of the Shen Family. Even if you align yourself with us in the future, you must remember that we will be your masters.
Second, I admire you and am willing to welcome you into the Shen Family. We can provide you with resources, and you can even have your pick of the women in our family, on one condition: you must forgive Shen Shihao.
Third, if you do not forgive Shen Shihao, you are an enemy of the Shen Family.
These words were a calculated mixture of an olive branch, temptation, a warning, and a threat.
"Grandfather, I was wrong!" Shen Shihao sincerely apologized, then turned to Ye Xiu. "Give me a straight answer. Will you forgive me, or will you make an enemy of the Shen Family?"
Shen Monong ran over, tugged on Ye Xiu's arm, and whispered, "Quickly, say you forgive him! If you become an enemy of the Shen Family, then we…"
