Presenting Betrothal Gifts, Facing Difficulties

**Cai Residence.**

A group of servants dressed in bright red robes carried poles on their shoulders, with live chickens, ducks, and sheep hanging from them. These animals had bright red flowers and decorations on their heads. The festive atmosphere seemed to contrast with the heavy anticipation that lingered in the air. The grandeur of the procession was fitting for a marriage proposal, yet the tension that filled the halls spoke of an uncertain future. The servants moved in silence, careful not to disturb the delicate negotiations about to take place. Even the birds, with their feathers adorned, seemed to sense the gravity of the moment, their movements subdued as they were led towards their destiny.

At this moment, Long Chen gradually walked from outside the mansion into the inner hall, his expression calm but purposeful. His posture was tall and commanding, exuding an aura of power. He was determined to solidify his future today, and nothing could dissuade him from this goal.