Well, Yuan did exactly was is in the book. He says to get an elder so that they can manage and arbiter the decision.
But somehow I doubt that the Inner Court Disciple will follow the reasonable rules and let it go at that.
heh, expectation subversion, as we didn't get the expected face slaps but rather just the MC calmly explaining and ignoring the "rich young masters". they will probably push things later and eventually get their slaps.