199: Chapter 158: Marriage Contract 199: Chapter 158: Marriage Contract After the words fell in the Communication Crystal, silence enveloped the stone house where the siblings resided.
Xu Yuan and Xu Xinyao’s expressions were sowhat peculiar, while Big Ice Lump sat quietly to one side, saying nothing.
In his past life, when Xu Yuan and his girlfriend broke up, his family had eagerly arranged several blind dates for him.
Hearing this, Xu Yuan roughly guessed what his old man wanted to say, and now it seed he was right.
However, although his father’s business was quite large in his previous life, it was essentially only pressing for marriage through matchmaking, but the marriage his father spoke of now was most likely a political one.
A thought flickered montarily, Xu Yuan asked,
“A political marriage?”
After a slight hesitation from the Communication Crystal, a deep voice ca through, not denying:
“Mhm.”
Xu Yuan took a deep breath and asked,
“With political marriages, shouldn’t Xu Changge be considered?
If I rember correctly, he doesn’t have a marriage arrangent either.”
From what Xu Yuan could recall, his older brother was basically immune to won’s charms.
It wasn’t because no one pursued him; his godlike deanor while traveling the world, his outstanding looks, peerless cultivation, and incredibly high standards made him an object of admiration for countless won.
Won were fond of n like Xu Changge, but most would only bury their feelings in their hearts.
Those who dared to express their admiration to him were all exceptional in both beauty and cultivation.
But the problem lay right there; most of these won with exceptional appearances and talents ca from the Sects, and nearly all of them had participated in the Heaven Origin Great Competition thirteen years ago.
In other words,
Most of these fairy-like beauties who admired Xu Changge were personally slain by him.
A Saint, after all, is supposed to be untainted by worldly dust.
If a Saint were to descend into the mundane world, then he would no longer be a Saint.
This older brother of his was quite a peculiar case…
Imperial Capital,
A black dragon-patterned carriage rolled through the busiest district of the Imperial Capital.
Amidst the bustling streets, the crowd fell silent at the sight of the carriage, with no one daring to make a noise around it.
Within the carriage, a middle-aged man with a stern expression sat in front of his desk, a half-foot diater crystal floating before him.
Upon hearing his third son’s question, Xu Yinhè gently tapped on the desk before him:
“I have spoken to Marquis Wucheng about this, but it’s primarily up to them.”
Xu Yuan almost instantly understood what Marquis Wucheng ant by his father’s words.
When his father ntioned it was primarily up to them, the likelihood was that the alliance would likely involve marrying into the other family, rather than the Commandery Princess marrying into their Pri Minister’s Mansion.
The status of the Pri Minister’s Mansion was undoubtedly a notch above Marquis of Wucheng’s Mansion; a marriage by marrying into the family was likely a compromise.
Having witnessed the military might of Shengshan County’s formations, Xu Yuan no longer underestimated the influence of Marquis Wucheng, the “Military Sage of the North.”
A Saint’s power likely could not stir any ripples in the face of a well-composed army of elite soldiers.
Although the future of this world had beco completely different due to the flapping of his butterfly wings, the ti his father planned to carry out these plans must be approaching.
This marriage by joining another family was likely prepared for just such a purpose.
Of course, this joining by marriage was not the sa as others.
After all, the strength of the Pri Minister’s Mansion was evident.
The truth only works within the range of cannon fire, and this phrase held true anywhere.
Even with marrying into the family, Marquis Wucheng’s Mansion couldn’t possibly handle it the sa way it was understood in Xu Yuan’s previous life.
Abusive servants overstepping their bounds, side branches overpowering the main family, indifferent confrontations, or even swapping the Crown Prince on the wedding night, these were all unlikely events.
After all, if the Marquis of Wucheng’s Mansion dared to do such things, given this old man’s attitude towards family, he would not sit idly by.
However, looking at the old man’s intentions, it seed that the initial negotiations were prepared for Xu Changge to enter into the marriage alliance.
Xu Yuan did not know much about Commandery Princess Mu Zhiyun; after all, he had only lusted after her body in the past and did not delve deeper.
But there’s a very simple principle at play.
She cannot control him.
Neither Commandery Princess Mu Zhiyun nor Marquis Wucheng were confident they could control his older brother.
A son-in-law…
At this thought, Xu Yuan felt an urge to laugh.
His older brother going to Marquis of Wucheng’s Mansion would likely be akin to the “Dragon King’s son-in-law.”
If Xu Changge were to beco a son-in-law to Marquis Wucheng, then in likely twenty or even ten years, the Marquis of Wucheng’s Mansion might just beco his Pri Minister’s world.
Although Xu Changge was domineering in his actions, the foundation of his domineering was based on his strength.
Though he had never won an argunt with his second brother since they were young, it did not an he was without ans.
Thinking up to this point, Xu Yuan let out a long sigh:
“Is Marquis Wucheng afraid he can’t suppress Big Brother?”
The voice of Xu Yinhè quickly ca through:
“Marquis Wucheng is probably considering just that.”
“…..”
Quiet.
After a long while,
Xu Yinhè’s voice slowly filtered through:
“Originally, your father did not wish to involve you in this matter; however, seeing your performance today…..”
“Father.”
For the first ti, Xu Yuan interrupted his father’s words:
“Is the alliance through marriage a necessity?”
There was a mont of silence from the Communication Crystal before the voice ca through:
“The impact is not to be considered large nor small.”
“……..”
The words were ambiguous, but they caused a slight sinking in Xu Yuan’s heart.
In his mory, his father had never forced any of his four siblings to do things they did not want to do.
Given how the other party frad their words, it was highly likely that this marriage alliance had a significant impact.
After a long silence, Xu Yuan took a deep breath:
“I understand.
Once I’ve dealt with the Myriad Manifestation Sect, I will imdiately return to the Imperial Capital.”
“If you are unwilling, there is no need to force yourself.”
Xu Yinhè’s voice was calm.
The relationship between the third son and the old man Rans’s disciple was not explicitly clear, but after all, having co of age, he could understand so things.
Xu Yuan shook his head lightly and said in a low voice:
“Father, this is but a political marriage, and moreover, the original incident did indeed start because of ; this alliance could only be said to be proper.”
Upon hearing this, Xu Yinhè did not imdiately respond, but it was Xu Xinyao who suddenly spoke up:
“Father, the third brother has a lady by his side, while Xinyao is all alone.
Perhaps it would be better for Xinyao to go?”
The Marquis of Wucheng’s Mansion did not only have that one Commandery Princess, but there was also a young marquis a few years younger than Xu Changge.
Previously, there had been an incident (minor clash) involving Mu Zhiyun, and Xu Yuan had so (slight) contention (nearly ruined) with the other party, but fortunately, Xu Changge was present at the mansion and stopped (poisoned) the young marquis (with a punch).
Thinking up to this point, Xu Yuan glanced at his younger sister beside him, sighed, and said:
“Xu Xinyao, the family they want is the direct lineage…”
Xu Yinhè’s voice sounded a bit more stern:
“Changtian!”
“….”
It was quiet for a mont, then Xu Yuan let out a light laugh and said no more.
Xu Xinyao bit her lip corner and remained silent.
Xu Yinhè’s tone softened sowhat:
“Xinyao, don’t take it to heart.
The grandson of Marquis Wucheng already has a marriage arrangent.”
Xu Xinyao was quiet for a bit, then softly replied:
“Mm….”
Xu Yinhè then turned to Xu Yuan and asked, his tone slightly serious:
“Third son, are you sure you’ve thought this through?”
Xu Yuan shrugged his shoulders and nodded:
“It doesn’t matter, it’s all the sa.”
Xu Yinhè let out a long sigh:
“Then it’s settled.
After the matter with the Myriad Manifestation Sect, return to the capital imdiately.”
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