As Julian figured, he knew that the interaction had been far from normal, and Princess Francine's scrutiny had been unsettling. He couldn't shake the feeling that she had sensed something off about him already.
Just off first encounter basis, Julian had no chance from the beginning to prove that he was just a regular person in Francine's usual regression.
However, it wasn't left without thoughtful consideration for her father's offer.
-50 Gold coins is no joke... I know that they're the equivalent of 5000 silver coins... and putting that to into perspective, that's like around five million dollars.
Julian's judgement was correct.
50 Gold was the equivalent to buying a massive plot of land, building a large sized 2 story house, and the rest of the money can be spent on tuition or however Julian may choose, though his mind was mostly focused on what's best for his mother.