177 Different positions (1/2)
Qing Han was no longer able to hold her tears!
The previous anger and despair of her heart had suddenly transformed to gratitude over the course of these last few sentences.
Even though Qing Han could understand the reason behind her father's choice, her heart had still felt a surging pain inside. In fact, she even considered not making this sacrifice for two such hateful families!
But now, Qing Han's thoughts had suddenly taken a flip, and she simply couldn't allow these people to die.
Her father's idea of forcing her to marry into the Xue Hun Manor for the sake of the two family's safety was a logical decision, however, after witnessing Jun Mo Xie and Jun Wu Yi's decision to make a stand, she simply couldn't think of being selfish anymore!
A feeling of infinite warmth and affection arose in Qing Han's heart as she looked up at Jun Mo Xie and Jun Wu Yi: [they are willing to stand up for me… even at the cost of their own lives? What could be better than ensuring their happiness and safety?! ]
[I cannot live a life of humiliation and ruin, but if I commit suicide and the Xue Hun Manor vents out their anger on the Guan and the Jun Family…. I can't think of committing a greater sin! ]
[How can I bring about the ruin of two such heroic men, and such a great family? How can I allow so many innocent lives to be sacrificed, trampled, and slaughtered to save myself from a life of humiliation? Would I ever be able to forgive myself? Would my heart ever be at peace?! ]
”Third Uncle, Father…. I have something to say.” Guan Qing Han quickly restored a cold expression on her face, and even managed to look slightly magnificent.
”Please speak your mind; Uncle is here to support you.” Jun Wu Yi looked at her face, but his heart suddenly felt the signs of something ominous coming from her.
Qing Han quietly raised her head to look at the pouring rain outside the dining hall, and finally made up her mind. Then, she faced Jun Wu Yi, and bent down to her knees, and then slowly lowered her head to the ground in salute.
She looked up at Jun Wu Yi and spoke calmly: ”Qing Han didn't interrupt the original decision because Qing Han is the reason behind this problem. Even being the eldest daughter of the Family, Qing Han has only bore the Jun Family misfortune since the day I stepped in through the door, and even today I bear only misfortune; such is my incompetence. I have brought such a major disaster to the door of the families, but the three of you, Uncle, Father and, brother-in-law Jun Mo Xie, need no longer dispute over this matter.” Qing Han had clearly decided to frame her decision very tactically: ”Even though Mo You and I were married, but only so in name and not in reality. However, I stayed in the Jun Family for such a long time because of my stubbornness, which was wrong to being with. And therefore, Uncle, please forgive me. Qing Han wants...”
Qing Han coldly bit her lower lip as she slowly said the rest of her sentence: ”….to withdraw the engagement!”
She was unable to hold her head up; it seemed as if she had already exhausted her bodily strength, ”Qing Han would have wanted to face the grandfather and apologize to him in person, but I cannot find the courage to seek his presence anymore. I would like to leave with my father tomorrow, and return to the Guan Family; I pray that Uncle supports my decision. Guan Qing Han and the Jun Family no longer have any relation!”
Jun Wu Yi almost jumped out of his wheelchair! [Qing Han's words clearly mean that she only considers herself to be her parent's daughter, and doesn't admit to being the Jun Family's daughter-in-law! What does this mean? ]
Guan Dong Liu was aghast to hear his daughter's words, but dismay apart…. he could now clearly understand that 'women are complicated'. Regardless of the Jun Family, her bitter decision was the best option for Guan Family! Two silent tears dropped from his eye at this thought.
Jun Mo Xie quietly looked at Qing Han's cool and calm face, only to see that there were absolutely no traces of any emotion on its surface. However her small palms, which were so tightly clutched that even her joints seemed to have gone pale, were enough to understand her true meaning!
”Qing Han, this decision is not a trivial one; it relates to your life and future. Therefore, I advise that you think carefully! You will be the Jun Family's daughter-in-law for as long as you chose to be, and no one will ever force you against your wishes as long as even one Jun breathes air!” Jun Wu Yi's cold eyes didn't have the courage to look at Qing Han, and were instead focused on his own two 'Sky Xuan strong' hands!
”I do not need to reconsider, I have already made up my mind; I hope Uncle complies!” Qing Han smiled sadly: ”In fact, Mo You and I had only met three times in our entire lives, but I was obstinately persisting on going about things in the wrong way...….”
Qing Han turned her head to look at her father, but only to see her father turning his head away. As a father, he couldn't dare to look into his daughter's eyes at this moment! He was afraid that he might turn soft, and may end up opening his mouth to stop her instead!
Qing Han smiled gently as she switched the topic: ”Time will never turn; the past is gone.” In this era, marriages were considered a verbal agreement, and now even a marriage document wouldn't be able to oust her decision. If she chose, then she would no longer have any relation with the Jun Family.