Chapter 1553: Dongfang Clan (1/2)

There were many islands in this particular chain with large tracts of land. On a huge island next to Renowned was Eastern City, ruled by the Dongfang Clan.

A total of three powers reigned over this region: the Dongfang, Wenren, and the State of Soaring Hawk.

However, the two clans weren’t a match for Soaring Hawk thus they had no choice but to work together. Because of this, a marriage alliance has been the long-running tradition. It forged a bond of steel that could last for a long time.

However, because of Lurui running away from her wedding, a crack appeared in the alliance. The two clans almost turned into enemies!

This was why the Dongfang required a reasonable answer from the Wenren Clan and demanded the culprit right away. However, Lurui has been missing for the last couple of years. It became a cyst since the misunderstanding wouldn’t go away.

For the Dongfang Clan, Lurui was still the beloved daughter of the Wenren so they couldn’t do anything to her. However, the other adulterer wouldn’t be able to escape. Both clans wanted to use the blood of this adulterer to wash away their grievances.

Of course, the Wenren Clan deliberately concealed the existence of Wenren Huaiyu in accordance to Jians.h.i.+’s wish. Because of this, she didn’t go together with her mother but stayed by Jians.h.i.+ instead.

Eastern City wasn’t far from Renowned so the group arrived in just a short time.

A youth personally greeted them outside of the Dongfang Clan’s mansion. He was very handsome and n.o.ble with a body like gold.

“Brother Jians.h.i.+, the travel must have been hard.” He came up and greeted the escort unit. He was especially polite towards Jians.h.i.+.

This was the Elder Young n.o.ble of the Dongfang Clan, Dongfang Cong, who was once Lurui’s fiance.

In fact, Dongfang Cong and Wenren Jians.h.i.+ had an extremely good relations.h.i.+p. They weren’t brothers but were even closer. Because of this, both clans had high hopes for them. After Lurui married into the Dongfang Clan, the clans would have grown even closer.

However, the relations.h.i.+p soured after Lurui’s debacle. Nevertheless, the two’s friends.h.i.+p was still strong but they were stuck in an awkward position due to their clans.

“Thank you for your hospitality, Brother Dongfang.” Jians.h.i.+ gave Dongfang Cong a big hug. They sympathized with each other since they played the same role in their clan.

Wenren Lurui came down from the carriage as well. It was interesting that Dongfang Cong didn’t become angry when his fiancee ran off with another man. Despite having a grudge about it, he maintained the demeanor of a n.o.ble.

“Sister, long time no see.” He could only sigh after seeing her haggard appearance. He was helpless in this matter as well.

There was no reason for him to be angry since the marriage was decided by the seniors. He could understand that she didn’t want to marry him. However, it was meant for the future of the two clans so they weren’t in charge of their own outcome.

Lurui sighed in response and bowed deeply: “Brother, this was my fault so let it end with me.”

In her eyes, it wasn’t because of Dongfang Cong’s lackings or flaws. She simply didn’t want an arranged marriage and already had someone in mind. That was the reason why she chose to run.

If she had another chance, she would still make the same choice without regrets. The only thing she hated was her lack of agency while being stuck between the two clans.

“The ancestors will decide.” Dongfang Cong stated.

Dongfang Cong looked at Li Qiye carefully. He wanted to see just who Lurui’s man was.