Chapter 229 - Extremely Capable Husband (1/2)
Even though Elder Xiao knew they would meet again, he did not expect it to be so soon or so sudden. If not because of his grandson's insistence, he wouldn't have approached the Yue Villa in the middle of the night.
”Coming here today was to talk about Little Wan's marriage. I heard that you are planning to fix her alliance with the Qin family. Is it true?”
”I haven't made the decision yet.”
”Good.. then. I came at the right time.” Elder Xiao's face relaxed a bit.
”Master Xiao, you seem to be very interested in my Little Wan's personal life?”
Elder Xiao gently tapped his slender fingers on the table. ”I have not meddled with the Yue's affairs for years, but this time it's for my child. Based on the current buzzing news on the City, you know the reason I'm here. You're a smart child. You should know what I mean.”
How could Yue Yeager didn't get it?
”Forgive for being rude,” Yue Yeager's deep and calm voice was heard, then the crisp sound of the teacup placed on the table echoed. ”I never discuss with the Xiao family regarding Little Wan's marriage. The Yue family does not need to gain affiliations through marriage, neither do I agree with it. This is her life and she should marry a person who is kind and cares for her, not for which family she came from.”
Elder Xiao sighed softly and fell silent for a moment. Then, he continued: ”I'm not asking this as Master of Xiao. I'm asking this as Xiao Hua's grandfather. I would love to have Little Wan as the Mistress of Xiao.”
Upon hearing Elder Xiao's words, Yue Yeager blanked out momentarily. ”Huh!!”
”I know the things and schemes of the Li family planned upon Little Wan in the past. I also know that they had once sent someone to kill Little Wan and they had been in cahoots to deal with the Yue from the very beginning. Without the Xiao family's help, you can deal with them easily but will it end there.”
The Wei and Li families' existence were like that of an ant's—they were simply insignificant to the Xiao family. Although the two families were in heated animosity and had become a laughing stock to the entire City, the other influential families could not help but reevaluate the capabilities of their ruler as they watched from the sidelines.
”It will be too much for my little girl. I want her to live a happy life. But becoming a Xiao....” Yue Yeager was reluctant to accept it.
If the two big families got united, then all the schemes of the influential families in the city would trouble his daughter. And the marriage, it was also to blow up the matter even more. It also served to send a warning signal to the other influential families, urging them to plot against his daughter. His life might be in danger.
”You feel the burden of the Xiao family might fall upon her, however, I promise you that she won't suffer a bit inside the Xiao household. My grandson will protect her under his palm. With two united military strength, it will be impossible to even touch a hair on her head.”
Yue Yeager knew what Elder Xiao was implying, there were so many aristocrat families who wanted to use Little Wan's marriage. Also that 'Grace' thing was creeping him out, down to his soul.
Regarding the First Elder of the Yue family, he didn't have a good thought. He knew deep down that Yue Xue's marriage with Li family was a plot to trap Little Wan.
The villa had grown quiet, Yue Yeager's mind was full of ups and downs.
------Back at the base-----
The air was full of the crisp and fresh smell of flowers. The swaying candlelight, the warm roses, and the delicious food on the dining table formed a combination that set the standard for a candlelight dinner.
Sitting across from her, Xiao Hua helped her to cut her steak. It all seemed natural, and his actions were highly elegant.
Yue Wan looked at Xiao Hua blankly and was caught in a trance for a moment. She recalled all her past experiences and her eyes welled up in tears. She genuinely cherished her present life and was exceptionally grateful for the second chance.
Her tears glistened incessantly.