Chapter 41 (1/2)

Translator: Lordbluefire  Editor: Lordbluefire

“I, Qin San, the butler of the Xia Manor, respectfully welcome the grand arrival of Shrine Envoy.” The butler went to the door and bowed in welcome.

From the two palanquins, a male and female got down from it.

The female looked to be about seventeen years old. She had a dignified look and exuded elegance. She also had a striking bearing.

The male was an old man of about eighty years old. His calm expression gave off a feeling that he was imposing despite not being angry.

Uncle Qin didn’t recognize the young lady.

But with a single glance, he immediately felt that the old man looked very familiar.

He rubbed his eyes repeatedly before he shouted out involuntarily, “Old…old Shrine Master!”

In Lone Cloud City, there was only one old shrine master.

It referred to the previous shrine master, the martial legend, Zhen Nantian!

Zhen Nantian laughed softly and waved his hand, preventing Uncle Qin from kneeling to pay his respect. He then asked, “Is Young Master Xia of your esteemed manor around?”

After the Rainbow Cloud Banquet, Xia Qingchen made a promise and told Zhen Zhilan to bring her grandfather over to the Xia Manor once he had adjusted his physical condition.

A month had passed and Zhen Nantian had done so. Hence, he came over to visit Xia Qingchen.

Uncle Qin hurriedly spoke, “Young Master and Master have already gone out. Why don’t I call them back?”

Compared to the family dinner, receiving this legendary character was evidently more important.

“It’s fine. I will just wait in the manor.” Zhen Nantian was pretty easy-going.

Uncle Qin nodded hurriedly and immediately invited them into the great hall for a seat.

….

At the Cloudguest Restaurant.

Xia Qingchen and his father arrived on schedule.

According to the situations in the past where their family gathered, Xia Qingchen and his father would usually be the first to arrive. Xia Xun and Xia Qilin would always arrive later due to their high status.

But this time when they headed there, Xia Xun and his son had arrived.

In addition, Xia Cangliu was also present.

Xia Qingchen casually glanced and saw a composed-looking, beautiful middle-aged woman who bore some resemblance to his father.

This woman should be his aunt, Xia Jie.

“Aunt.” Xia Qingchen off-handedly called out, considering it a greeting.

Xia Jie cast a glance at Xia Qingchen and surveyed him, smiling slightly. “A young man of striking appearance. Eldest brother, your son isn’t bad.”

Xia Yuan nodded and he went with Xia Qingchen to take a seat after that.

Coincidentally, Xia Qingchen’s seat was arranged beside Zhao Churan.

“Cousin Qingchen.” Zhao Churan smiled and greeted, revealing an affable look that was rarely seen on her face.

Now, she found Xia Qingchen much more pleasing to the eye when compared to Xia Qilin.

“Mn, cousin.” It was a pity that Xia Qingchen’s reaction was cold and indifferent. In fact, he didn’t even look at her straight.

This caused Zhao Churan to feel extremely unsatisfied in her heart.

She silently mused, “I’ve already taken the initiative to greet you, yet you still act like this. You merely are an acquaintance of Zhen Zhilan, right? What’s so impressive about that?”

She turned her head away and no longer looked at Xia Qingchen.

The Xia Clan had all gathered for the first time.

But… the atmosphere wasn’t too harmonious.

Xia Yuan and Xia Xun didn’t even speak a single sentence to each other.

Xia Qingchen, Xia Qilin, and Zhao Churan weren’t talking at all.

It was still Xia Cangliu, their grandfather, who broke the silence. “It’s rare that all of us can gather. Children, come and give a toast to your aunt.”

The people at the table reluctantly clinked their wine cups, but the atmosphere was still very cold.

This caused Xia Cangliu to feel somewhat awkward.

“Today, other than to hold a welcoming reception for my daughter, I have two things to announce. These two things are considered major matters of the Xia Clan.” Xia Cangliu’s voice became more spirited.

“Firstly, after the discussion between our two families, the marriage engagement between Qilin and Churan is confirmed.”

This time, the reason why Xia Jie came to Lone Cloud City was precisely to discuss this matter.

During these days after she arrived, she had finished the discussion with the Northern Xia Manor and their decision was now publicly announced.

Xia Yuan was surprised. He then smiled. “Congratulations.”

Xia Qingchen also revealed a trace of a smile. “Congrats to both cousins.”