471 This Is the Way to Go About i (1/2)
”However, she did both these things on her own initiative. And, the consequences it led to were irreparable and grave. What had happened that day was very unlucky for me, but it didn't harm me much. But, Guan Qing Han was nearly forced to commit suicide by those rotten scholars' accusations. What would happen to the relationship between our two families if that issue was brought to the table of discussions? There wouldn't be any margin for leeway in that case!
”I'll be faced with an existential question if I accept this wedding. But, the two families will fall out if I don't accept this marriage. It's fortunate that I've always had a favorable opinion of this little girl. So, accepting this marriage wouldn't be too difficult. But, what if I hadn't liked her in the first place? It could be assumed that our families would've become mortal enemies, and would've skirmished for years without an end! And, that wouldn't have led to the Jun Family's end. However, it would've marked the end of the Dugu Family! And, these consequences are something which neither of us could bear!
”Moreover, this is something that can be avoided! And, I must say this even though Xiao Yi is here right now… She's willful! She acts rashly without caring about the consequences. So, how can I ever be relieved while leaving the first wife's position in her hands?”
Jun Mo Xie had spoken these serious words in a very gentle yet solemn manner.
Dugu Xiao Yi had lowered her head in shame. In fact, her small head was nearly buried in her chest right now. After all, she was a very smart girl. And, she had long ago realized that her rash actions had brought-about very vile consequences. Therefore, she didn't have much to say in her defense…
Old Lady Dugu opened her mouth with the desire to speak something; she wanted to give an explanation for her granddaughter. But, she couldn't say a single word, and only sighed in the end. Dugu Zong Heng and Dugu Wu Di also looked at each other. They tried to put themselves in others' shoes, and realized that even they wouldn't want such a bold wife.
”But, Xiao Yi is still young…” It was the lady at the Old Lady's side… the same one who had been staring at Jun Mo Xie the most intently since the start. She was Dugu Xiao Yi's mother. So, she had hastily butted-in to give an explanation for her daughter's actions.
”Yes, this girl is very young. But, that isn't a reasonable excuse for what she has done! She's the youngest child of the Dugu Family. The Dugu Family has spoilt her, and that has led to such terrible and lamentable consequences. This little girl's behavior represents the very upbringing of the Dugu Family! Kindly pay attention to what I'll say now…”
Jun Mo Xie sternly continued, ”Let's suppose that your seven grandsons create a huge disaster and land themselves in a lot of trouble because of it. The older generation of your family wouldn't get involved in that mess. They would let these youngsters handle things on their own unless the matter if extremely serious. Now, let's suppose that something bad happens to Xiao Yi instead… The Dugu Family wouldn't even care about right or wrong in that case. In fact, the young and old would rush into battle alike. Moreover, it wouldn't even matter if it's right or wrong. It would be justifiable to get involved as long as it concerned this little girl. However, it's fortunate that this girl is good-natured. Otherwise, she would've giving rise many irreparable consequences by now!
”Furthermore, Dugu Xiao Yi's present behavior stems from the fact that the Dugu Family's power is supporting her at the back. But, imagine what will happen if she marries into my Jun Family, and gets our power in her support her as well? Her support will have increased by many folds! I reckon that a few noble Xuan Families might be able to resist. But, most noble families would be pushed to destruction because of her rashness in case she foolishly did something against them!
”Perhaps she has the potential to be a first wife in the future. But, I can't agree right now. In fact, I can't dare to agree!”
Jun Mo Xie spoke upright and unafraid, ”Let's exchange our positions. Would you ever agree to it if you were faced with something like this? So, why should I be forced into doing so?”
”I won't take another wife for now. And, I already have Guan Qing Han! Guan Qing Han was forced to pay the ultimate price to save my life because of Xiao Yi's mistake. And, that has resulted in such a tangled situation! It won't sound pleasant… But, I would've died if it weren't for her. And, how would you have faced the Jun Family if something like that had happened to me? Moreover, how unfair would it be to Qing Han if I decided to take Xiao Yi as the first wife? Qing Han ended-up at the receiving end of those rotten scholars' accusations because she covered for Xiao Yi's mistake. In fact, she could've been consigned to eternal damnation! Would she be able to withstand if we still propped this little girl above her…?!”
”But, Guan Qing Han has always been known as your elder sister-in-law. So, how can she be your first wife?” Old Lady Dugu pondered on Jun Mo Xie's words at first. Then, she asked him that question.
”The Old Lady speaks of what was before. But, that is a matter of the past now! Guan Qing Han is now my third uncle's adopted daughter. And, I'm sure that this isn't a secret anymore. So, why can't I marry her now? Moreover, I don't wish to divide their standings. The aspect of elder and smaller are akin to fighting for a position… However, you'll be considered an elder sister as long as everyone accepts you. And, this stands true even if you're the youngest!”
Jun Mo Xie smiled faintly, ”I've always had a passive position on this matter when we come back to main issue… And, I don't wish to be this passive. But, the talks for this marriage are happening too hastily right now.”
”So, what you mean to say is that… you won't make Xiao Yi your first wife?” Dugu Zong Heng looked very fiercely at Jun Mo Xie. His body slight stooped forward, and he emanated huge pressure as he spoke-up in a dangerous tone.
”Hehe… I've tried to give a reasonable analysis. I'm a man who handles things with principle. I don't like being threatened no matter what… Nor do I care where the threats come from!” Jun Mo Xie replied in a subdued voice, ”I'll lose interest if people start giving me threats in matters that are so important as far as my life is concerned. So, I might as well break the marriage instead…”
Jun Mo Xie's tough and unyielding reply upset Dugu Zong Heng. So, he glared back wide-eyed with his ox-like eyes. In fact, it seemed as if his beard would burst into flames.