Upon hearing this, Chen Mo was taken aback; he never expected Diwu Fusheng to ask him for a dowry.
Diwu Fusheng, seeing Chen Mo's embarrassed expression, felt much better and continued, "Since Madam Hui has betrothed the Princess to the Marquis, then it is a formal marriage. Even though she is to be a concubine, the proper rituals cannot be neglected. Surely, the Marquis wouldn't scrimp on the dowry, would he?"
Chen Mo: "..."
"Sir, what are you saying? The dowry will certainly be provided, but you also know that I'm in charge of the Four States, with millions of people depending on me. Livelihoods are difficult, with money needed everywhere, and the pressure is immense..." Chen Mo started by lamenting his poverty and then said, "But the Princess is genuine and sincere towards me, so even if times are tough, the dowry cannot be spared."
