Vol 2 Chapter 54 (1/2)

Chapter 54

Book 2 - Fame Spreads

Chapter 54 - Yuan Family's Girls

In the Yuan family, the Lord Master’s residence was inside a secluded courtyard towards the west.

Although the courtyard was secluded, the interior was brightly lit with sunlight. Even during winter, sunlight could be seen entering into the depths of the courtyard, creating a lukewarm atmosphere in the winter.

Under persistent persuasion of He Yitian, the two brothers arrived inside Lord Master’s courtyard.

When He Yitian appeared inside the courtyard, he saw a smile blooming on the Lord Master’s face.

As far as the latter was concerned, if he could offer a granddaughter who had born from a concubine to this young Xiantian expert, he and Yuan family would be completely satisfied.

He fervently welcomed them inside, not showing a trace of an elder’s authority. If someone who hadn’t seen them before were to see this scene, he would certainly think that these three had profound friends.h.i.+p between themselves, though the difference in their ages seemed a bit too high.

After the three sat down on seats corresponding to host and guests, Yuan Zeyu made an eye-gesture. There were naturally witty servants who immediately understood the Lord Master’s intentions. After a few moments, two girls entered the main hall.

One of the two was about twenty years old with tall stature. Her hair was smoothly knitted into a bun that hung high above her head, starkly highlighting her elegant face. In between two refined, parenthesis-like eyebrows and slightly high nose, lay embedded a pair of eyes which were exceptionally bright, and which not only increased the brilliance of her smiling face, but even brightened the room as soon as she entered.

The moment she entered the room, He Yitian’s eyes brightened. A gentle smile involuntarily appeared on his face.

The girl first glanced at the Lord Master, then sneakily swept her vision around. When her vision fell on He Yitian, the moisture in her translucent eyes seemed to ripple. Although she immediately restrained her gaze afterwards, her face slightly blushed.

He Yitian glanced at He Yiming, faintly seeking approval.

Upon witnessing such a dubious behaviour between his elder brother and this girl, He Yiming immediately knew that this was the girl his eldest brother had eyes on. However, although this girl was beautiful, she was not stunningly so and might not be comparable to his sister-in-law Cheng Yanli. He wondered what his eldest brother could have seen in this girl, resulting in him being so infatuated.

Such a loving expression in his eyes clearly displayed that he’d no qualms regarding his decision.

Feeling a headache coming, He Yiming looked towards the back. Entering behind this girl in slow steps was a girl that was about his age.

Compared to the former, although this girl’s appearance was somewhat humble, she looked somewhat ripe. However, her bearing reflected an evident elegance and delicacy, emanating a soft and gentle feeling. Her small mouth faintly exuded innocence of a child. Especially her eyes, so clear and deep, s.h.i.+ning with vitality.

However, in He Yiming’s perception, this young girl wasn’t s sincere as she seemed. Concealed in the depths of her eyes, there seemed to be some thoughts which only she knew.

Her face was fair and delicate, this point conformed to the norm of a big clan’s well-raised girl. However, He Yiming, who had eyes as sharp as a needle, could clearly see a few patches of callus on her hands.

Although these patches were not eye-catching at all and not many would have paid attention to them, they couldn’t slip past He Yiming’s eyes unnoticed.

In reality, in the first glance, He Yiming was simply unable to sort out his feelings regarding this girl. She felt like

a complete stranger to him, unable to enter his heart at all.

However, he knew the purpose of coming here beforehand and also knew the ident.i.ty of this girl. Therefore, he naturally felt somewhat of a different kind of feeling.

The expressions of the He brothers were completely under Lord Master’s observation. He Yitian clearly hadn’t concealed the loving expression on his face in the slightest. However, the Lord Master’s primary focus was after all on He Yiming.

It could be said that in the absence of He Yiming’s status, even though Yuan Liwen was Yuan Zewei’s granddaughter, he wouldn’t have offered her as a concubine to He Yitian.

However, Lord Master was somewhat disappointed. He couldn’t discern any information from He Yiming’s expression at all.

However, as he thought a bit, he immediately relaxed.

Although He Yiming was young, in the end, he was still a Xiantian cultivator. How could he so easily seen through?

As long as the former didn’t oppose accepting his granddaughter as a concubine, he would be completely satisfied.

“Ah Yiming, come I will introduce you,” The Lord Master said with a face full of smiles, “These are this old man’s two granddaughters, Yuan Liwen and Yuan Lixun.”

As he introduced them, the two girls faintly bowed.

When he introduced Yuan Liwen, he didn’t explain that she was actually Yuan Zewei’s granddaughter, and in the same manner, when he introduced Yuan Lixun, he didn’t explain that she was born from Yuan Earnest’s concubine.

Since he’d acted as such, He Yiming also happily pretended to be oblivious and returned the courtesy with a faint smile.

Although the Lord Master addressed He Yiming directly by his name, his tone was extremely respectful without giving off any authority of an elder. However, such a manner of conduct instead was perfect to convey his friendly as well as respectful intentions to He Yiming. This eighty year old man was indeed quite skilled in dealing with such interactions.

A few lines were exchanged in the main hall. The old man continued to maintain a kind, smiling expression. After a few moments, the old man stood up and said, “I’ve really turned old. I’ll go take a short rest, take care of our guests for me, you two.”

After the Lord Master left, He Yitian lightly coughed and said, “Sixth brother, I’ve to discuss a few things with lady Liwen. We’ll leave first.”

Yuan Liwen’s face immediately turned red and expression also turned somewhat awkward and uncomfortable. However, this red face exuded a beauty that could seduce one’s heart and soul.

He Yiming also faintly started. His eldest brother had always been quite calm and steady. However, the latter’s behaviour today brought a strange feeling to him.

He lightly coughed and said, “Eldest brother, little brother wants to exchange a few words with you, is it possible?”

He Yitian hesitated a bit and said, “Alright,” He turned around and said, “Ladies, please sit for a few moments, we brothers will come back right away.”

The two brothers left the building side by side and began to chat before the Lord Master’s yard.

Although this was not their home, all the servants in the Yuan manor were aware of their ident.i.ties. As soon as they saw the two brothers, they immediately issued a salute from distance. Who dare approach and question them?

“Eldest brother, you seem to have somewhat changed,” He Yiming said with a grave face, “This is not like you.”

He Yitian’s face slightly changed, “Sixth brother, I know I’m really being impulsive and also creating trouble for you.”

Feeling a headache coming, He Yiming shook his head, “Eldest brother, we are brothers, what are you saying these things for? Besides, as far as I’m concerned, these things aren’t necessarily trouble. However, your state of mind doesn’t seem to be right. This is not good.”

He Yitian pondered, muttering inwardly. After quite a while, he bitterly smiled and said, “Sixth brother, you’re still young. There are somethings you don’t understand.”

“What do I not understand?” He Yiming asked in dissatisfaction .

He Yitian’s smile turned even more bitter, “Sixth brother, if there comes a day when you see a girl and suddenly discover that regardless of how much you try you can’t pry away your eyes from her body, all your mind has is her figure, and all you can think of is her name, you will understand my feelings.”

He Yiming tongue-tied watched his brother. Although he knew that his brother had somewhat of a love at first sight with that girl, he didn’t expect that he was infatuated to this level. This was not good.

He involuntarily looked in the direction of the main hall. Inside, the two girls were sitting, seeming to be discussing something.

With his eye, he could easily see their every moment and action with complete clarity. However, regardless of how he tried, he couldn’t see Yuan Liwen being such a high-level beauty. Such a person was able to drive his eldest brother so crazy within a few brief interactions, this seemed inconceivable to him.

He bitterly laughed. Perhaps he would only understand this sentiment through the means of doomed love.

However, he felt quite skeptical whether he would come across such a woman….