When Qu Peiluo entered the inner courtyard, he first saw the sword maker who was assisting Mr. Chen in evaluating swords there.
Apparently, he recognized the sword maker and immediately stepped forward to greet him.
"Peiluo greets Uncle Dugu."
The Dugu Clan is a Chu State aristocratic family of the same stature as the Qu Clan. One of Qu Peiluo's grandaunts is the wife of the sword maker's second uncle, thus the sword maker is a generation senior to Qu Peiluo.
Furthermore, with the sword maker's status as one of the four great swordsmen, accepting this gesture from Qu Peiluo is quite appropriate.
When a junior who's about to get married pays respects to a senior, the senior should naturally respond with a gesture.
The sword maker was well-prepared, taking out a short sword from his bosom, tossing it directly to Qu Peiluo.
"This is for you."
"Thank you, Uncle Dugu."
A sword given by the sword maker is undoubtedly a fine sword; this is beyond question.
