"Xiao Er, your uncle has been tricked by you."
Xiao Zhan ultimately failed to appease Fang Yi and was punished to sleep in the study for the next month.
He could only come to the Xiao Family's discussion hall with a bitter face, finding that all the Elders were indeed there.
Not only that, Xiao Yan and Xun Er were also there.
"Clan Chief, I think we should arrange a marriage for Chu Xiao," the Grand Elder said straightforwardly.
Xun Er: ???
Am I not here?
"I support the Grand Elder's suggestion," the Second Elder raised his hand to express his stance.
"I second that," the Third Elder also raised his hand.
Chu Xiao actually alarmed Yun Yun, a Dou Huang expert, who personally came to accept him as a disciple on behalf of her master. Regardless of whether he agreed in the end, his future was limitless.
In fact, upon learning that Chu Xiao's strength had reached Dou Shi, they had already started to scheme.
Keep the good things in the Family!
As long as a man is strong enough, having three wives and four concubines is not a problem.
The Xiao Family wanted to secure a position in advance.
There is no relationship more stable than marriage alliance.
"No need for such trouble." Xiao Zhan noticed Xun Er's expression turning ugly and, thinking of her mysterious and powerful background, tried to salvage the situation for the three Elders: "Xiao Er is my biological nephew; why would we need a marriage alliance?"
"Look at Xiao Yan; because of the marriage alliance set by his ancestors, he almost caused a great disaster."
Xiao Zhan was truly going all out, not hesitating to use Xiao Yan as a negative example.
Upon hearing this, Xun Er's expression softened considerably, thinking that at least Xiao Zhan knew what was what, and it wasn't in vain that she called him "Uncle" along with Chu Xiao.
"Cough~" Xiao Yan felt awkward and instinctively rubbed his nose.
He had guessed that these Elders were going to discuss matters related to Chu Xiao, so he specifically came to listen in, never expecting to be called out while watching the excitement.
What he didn't expect even more was that the Elders were going to discuss marriage alliances, which is very common in Clan forces.
But frankly, which woman in the Xiao Family could be worthy of Chu Xiao?
And which one could compete with Xun Er?
None!
"Clan Chief is confused; how can these two matters be lumped together?" The Grand Elder bristled: "Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran's was a marriage alliance between Families set by the old Clan Chief, and its cancellation now has multiple reasons."
"But Chu Xiao is different. He grew up in my Xiao Family and has feelings for the Xiao Family, but he is surnamed Chu, not Xiao. If he marries a woman from our Clan, it would be a true strengthening of ties."
"In my opinion, we should choose Xiao Yu. This girl is studying at Canaan Academy and has had a good relationship with Chu Xiao since she was young. What do you think?"
The corners of everyone present's mouths twitched: "..."
Your abacus beads are practically bouncing onto our faces.
Xiao Yu is your biological granddaughter; if she marries Chu Xiao, you truly will have strengthened your ties.
"I agree with the Grand Elder's statement," the Second Elder said slowly, earning an approving look from the Grand Elder.
But the next moment, he changed the subject: "However, I think we should choose Xiao Mei. She is the most talented woman in our Clan; even Xiao Yu from the same period is not as good as her. She will definitely be able to enter Canaan Academy in the future."
"What does temporary lead count for?" The Grand Elder immediately retorted, bristling: "Yu Er wrote to me, saying she has an excellent relationship with the instructors at Canaan Academy and is receiving focused training. In the future, she might even glimpse the Dou Ling realm. Choose her."
"If Mei Er goes to Canaan Academy, she will definitely be valued by the instructors as well," the Second Elder argued.
The small boat of friendship between the two Elders capsized instantly.
Only the Third Elder, who had no granddaughter, was silently watching the show.
"Cough." Xiao Yan cleared his throat and suddenly spoke: "May the two Elders listen to a word from this junior?"
"Speak!" The Grand Elder and Second Elder both looked at Xiao Yan, their gazes carrying pressure.
But their gazes were not as strong as the pressure Xun Er gave Xiao Yan.
"This junior thinks that neither cousin is suitable," Xiao Yan rubbed his nose.
Xun Er's gaze immediately softened considerably.
It was rare for this guy to say something she wanted to hear.
But the next instant, Xiao Yan continued: "I think they are only suitable together."
Just one of them, how could she compare to Xun Er?
But if it were the two sisters, although they are only cousins, there would be a chance.
"This…" The Grand Elder and Second Elder exchanged glances, thinking it was worth considering.
Xun Er: "..."
The Xiao Family has a death wish.
Or should I just exterminate the Clan?
"Enough." Xiao Zhan felt a chill down his spine and said coldly: "You don't need to use such schemes. Xiao Er is my biological nephew and absolutely trustworthy. Increasing his resource allocation is better than a marriage alliance."
"Clan Chief, increasing resources is fine, but a marriage alliance is stable, and it would be even more solid if they had a child early," the Grand Elder still wanted to persuade.
"Hmph." Xiao Zhan's Aura gradually rose: "I am the Clan Chief."
Several Elders: "..."
The Grand Elder, being the most senior, couldn't help but retort: "You will regret this!"
Unable to reason with Xiao Zhan, he decided to write a letter to Xiao Yu, urging her to try harder.
When a woman pursues a man, it's like a layer of gauze; he didn't believe it wouldn't succeed.
The meeting ended unhappily, but the decision to increase Chu Xiao's resources was unanimously passed.
After all the Elders and Xiao Yan left, Xiao Zhan smiled at Xun Er: "Xun Er, they are old and their minds are unclear. Don't stoop to their level. Your uncle and aunt are on your side. Don't worry, we won't let them mess around."
Xun Er sat upright in her seat, a gentle smile on her face: "Uncle, Xun Er trusts you."
"Big Brother Chu Xiao is destined to be a true Dragon above the nine heavens. Let alone the Xiao Family, even the Gama Empire and the Northwest Continent cannot confine him. Some things that would drag him down, it's better not to do them."
After speaking, Xun Er politely bid farewell.
Xiao Zhan's eyes suddenly became vacant: "If Xiao Er is so powerful, then women from the Xiao Family are indeed not suitable to be wives."
Then, what about concubines?
It's still a connection, isn't it?
At the same time, inside the Mittel Auction House in Utan City.
Yun Yun mentioned to Ya Fei that she had met Xun Er and expressed her feelings: "She seems to be hostile towards me."
"That's normal," Ya Fei smiled charmingly: "Sister Yun Yun, you are Chu Xiao's first love when he was young. It's hard for Xun Er not to care."
"You are getting bolder," Yun Yun glared at Ya Fei and shook her head: "She hasn't seen the contents of the notebook."
"That's not necessarily true," Ya Fei reached out and propped up her delicate chin: "Sister, you and I both have copies of the notebook, and our relationship with Chu Xiao will be extraordinary in the future. Perhaps Young Miss Xun Er has one too?"
"I considered that point, but absolutely not," Yun Yun shook her head gently: "There must be a powerful expert hidden by Xun Er's side. If she knew about my future relationship with Chu Xiao, she might have already…"
"Sister, you're mistaken," Ya Fei interrupted, meeting Yun Yun's confused gaze and saying: "Not long ago, Sister, you still wanted to kill me, but why did you stop?"
Yun Yun: !
That's right, even if Xun Er truly wanted to deal with her in advance, she would have to consider Chu Xiao's attitude.
"Of course, it's also possible that her hostility towards you is simply because you are excellent, Sister, and she is instinctively on guard. Women, like men, are particularly prone to a sense of crisis in this regard," Ya Fei explained to Yun Yun.
After a simple interaction, she found that this Dou Huang expert, famous throughout the Gama Empire, seemed to be an emotional idiot, terrifyingly pure, and simple-minded.
This woman, if she were locked in a secret room alone with a man, probably wouldn't think of anything beyond Cultivating.
The Cute and Naive Dou Huang of the Secret Room?
"Why don't we just test it out?" Yun Yun thought it could be more direct.
"We should test it," Ya Fei touched her red lips: "I have a good idea."