C10 (1/2)
Who cares about you!
Withdrawal of the marriage?
Suddenly, a piece of information about the Xiao Family and the Duanmu Family surfaced in Xiao Chunyang's mind.
Just like this, half a year later, Xiao Zhenshan was born, as was the eldest son of the Duanmu family's old patriarch. According to the original agreement, the two eldest sons would form an opposite sex brother.
Although the agreement was still completed in the end, the relationship between the next generation of the two clans wasn't as harmonious as the Duanmu family's old patriarch had expected.
At the same time, because the Xiao Clan Elder left early, he did not have the time to teach Xiao Zhenshan, this son of his, which resulted in the Xiao Clan becoming weaker and weaker. On the other hand, the Duanmu Family had become more and more powerful over the past few decades.
”Does Uncle Duanmu know about this?”
Xiao Zhenshan's face did not have a smile on it, his expression was extremely cold, and his eyes were so sharp that it was hard to look straight at. Duanmu Yunrou who was originally able to confidently and confidently face him head on, suddenly turned her gaze away, and spoke with an ambiguous tone.
”This matter has nothing to do with grandpa, it's my own business!”
When she said this, even Xiao Chunyang, who felt that he was very innocent and that he was an outsider could hear his words. This girl must have definitely made this decision in secret from Master Duanmu.
What audacity! Xiao Chunyang wanted to praise him in front of everyone! It had to be known that the Illusory Soul Continent was still in a relatively conservative, semi-feudal, and semi-slavery society. In this continent, the requirements of the parents of the elders must be obeyed by the children of the younger generation!
This was especially true for some of the larger clans!
”This matter was decided by Uncle Duanmu and Uncle Zhong. If your niece wants to end the engagement, then let the Duanmu family and Master Duanmu personally speak!” If he were to personally speak, my Xiao family would definitely not say anything! Immediately cancel the engagement! ”
The more Xiao Zhenshan spoke, the louder his voice became, and one could even hear the excitement within his words.
Xiao Chunyang stood to the side and his expression also gradually became cold.
Through the memories of the Xiao family's second young master, one could tell that the Duanmu family's old patriarch had never forgotten his old relationship. Previously, when the third generation of the Xiao family, Xiao Litian, was born, he had mentioned the agreement back then. However, at that time, Xiao Zhenshan had thought that she was no longer able to compete with the Duanmu Clan.
Actually, this was originally a good decision for everyone, but old Master Duanmu was still a stubborn old man. A few years later, when Xiao Zhenshan's second son was born, he brought it up again. His attitude was firm, and if the Xiao Clan still refused, then he would look down on the Duanmu Clan and look down on his elders! That way, they would be cut off from each other!
In desperation, Xiao Zhenshan would only agree to this matter. But from the result, the marriage between the two families was a benefit to the Xiao family, so Xiao Zhenshan was secretly happy about it.
But what was this?
Withdrawal of the marriage?
He actually proposed to cancel the engagement?
Although the current Xiao Chunyang was not like the previous Xiao Chunyang, he was also not interested in this kind of arranged marriage, and was even opposed to it! However, this did not mean that the Duanmu Family could come knocking on their door and propose to end the engagement!
”Xiao Shi Bo! Did this have to become a big issue? ”Can't you just settle this matter peacefully and cause a conflict between the two families?”
Duanmu Yunrou's face was flushed red, her tone was slightly intense, completely disregarding the fact that she was just a junior among the people present.
”Brother Duanmu, you also mean the same thing?” Or is this what the Duanmu family is thinking? ”
At that moment, the only sliver of luck in Xiao Zhenshan's heart also dissipated, he coldly looked at the awkward Duanmu Bote who was standing at the side.
”Brother Xiao, regarding this matter … I think you should be clear about this matter as well. Back then, it was only the old tutor's wishful thinking, and then the marriage was set. At that time, everyone had followed the old tutor's personality and had only verbally agreed to it. Now that both parties have grown up, I think this matter … ”
After speaking, Duanmu Bote's old face also reddened, even he himself felt that his words were extremely shameless! However, when he looked at his niece's eyes, he could not help but feel extremely embarrassed.
”Bullshit!”
Xiao Zhenshan suddenly scolded. In front of everyone's shocked eyes, this man who had always been a straightforward person, finally stopped hiding his true nature.
”Brother Xiao!” Duanmu Bote shouted in embarrassment.
”Xiao Shi Bo, your niece is a junior. She shouldn't have spoken here, but your niece boldly told me everything that has happened today!”
Duanmu Yunrou's eyes were determined, and after seeing her uncle's guilty words filled with infirmity, she finally decided to explain herself.
Her gaze swept across Xiao Chunyang, who was silent after entering the room, and eyes flashed with contempt and disgust, as she casually spoke, ”During that year, your niece had heard about it from the elders in the family. When I heard that grandfather had made the request to get married, Xiao Shi Bo had only refused it with a clean face in the beginning, but Grandfather brought it up again later on, and also proposed that if you were to refuse, we would become sworn friends, which was why Xiao Shi Bo had barely agreed. Yes and no? ”
Xiao Zhenshan was quiet for a moment, then nodded: ”Yes! It's true. ”
”Alright, since the Xiao Shi Bo wasn't too willing to help this matter from the start, and it's just grandfather who is causing trouble for no reason, then this marriage was originally a one-sided affair, and was grandfather's one-sided wish. And back then, Xiao Shi Bo only accepted it because of the relationship between the two families and didn't want a crack to appear. Why is it not more straightforward now? ”
”Of course, Xiao Shi Bo need not worry about Grandfather's feelings. After this matter is settled here, Grandfather's side will be taken care of by his niece! He definitely wouldn't make things difficult for the Xiao family! Furthermore, the Duanmu family and the Xiao family will be brothers for life and will never change! ”
After saying so much, Duanmu Yunrou paused for a bit, before asking again, ”What do you think about this, Uncle?”
Xiao Zhenshan's face became ugly, although Duanmu Yunrou's words were logical and at the same time, he had guaranteed that it would not affect the relationship between the two families, but was it really that simple?
”I don't agree!”
Suddenly, Xiao Chunyang who had been silent the entire time, interrupted. In that moment, everyone present looked at him. Among them, Duanmu Yunrou was the most important, and his gaze carried a deep sense of disgust.
The consequences of losing one's reputation! Seeing that gaze, Xiao Chunyang smiled ruefully in his heart. After all, the former second young master of the Xiao family had a terrible reputation. He was proficient in everything from drinking and gambling to being a good-for-nothing. Anyone who was his fiancee would feel unbearable.
Not to mention the little princess of the Duanmu family.
”Brat!” You don't have the right to speak here, stand aside! ”
Xiao Zhenshan immediately scolded, at the same time, he was a little worried that his son's harsh words would cause the matter to become even more stiff, and give Xiao Chunyang a sympathetic look.
”Father, as the person in question, I have the authority to speak up here!”
Xiao Chunyang ignored Xiao Zhenshan's gaze, and looked at the proud Duanmu Yunrou who was like a white swan.
Was he, in her eyes, a toad that wanted to eat swan meat?