“Father, Grandfather is seriously ill but Second elder cousin brother is not anxious at all, and he even brought a woman of unknown origin back ho instead. I just said a few words to him, and he wanted to hit .” The young girl hugged the arm of the man, and complained in a coquettish manner. Her appearance was like pear blossoms in the rain and one could not help but sympathize with her naturally. If not for her words just now, even Ling Chuxi would have felt sorry for her too.
‘Wait, what woman of unknown origin? Is she talking about ?’ Ling Chuxi glared at Xiao Tianwen. If she had not been in the Xiao residence, Ling Chuxi would have slapped her so hard she would have been searching for her teeth all over the floor.
“Eldest Uncle, this is my friend.” Xiao Tianfan’s expression did not change, but his gaze beca more solemn.
“I understand. Go and see your grandfather soon, it looks like the old man might not make it this ti,” the middle-aged man said to Xiao Tianfan and glanced at Ling Chuxi frustratedly before taking his daughter away.
Xiao Tianfan trembled slightly, looking a bit put out.
“Let’s go. I will arrange a carriage for you first,” Xiao Tianfan said finally and led Ling Chuxi to the back.
Seeing how he looked as if he had lost his soul, Ling Chuxi was puzzled. Even an idiot could make out that Xiao Tianfan was not well-respected in the Xiao family. With his cultivation at the realm of Great Fulfilnt, no matter which family he was from, shouldn’t he be greatly looked up to? Why was it like this?
“I belong to the side branch of the Xiao Family, and was born of a concubine. My mother was originally a maid at the official residence, but until today, she has not been given a title. That was my uncle just now, the eldest son of the head of the family. His na is Xiao Gaode,” Xiao Tianfan explained briefly, already knowing what Ling Chuxi was thinking.
Ling Chuxi was still born into a noble family. Even though her family was a little smaller, when it ca to such politics within the family, it was no worse than those big families. She could understand his implication imdiately. The disciples belonging to the side branch were never given much of a standing in the family, what more a son born of a maid without any title? One could only imagine Xiao Tianfan’s standing in the family.
However, sothing was still not quite right. No matter how low his standing may be, with Xiao Tianfan’s cultivation, he should not be getting this type of treatnt.
“My uncle has a son who is older than by three years – his na is Xiao Tianying. He had already advanced to the realm of Great Fulfilnt when he was seventeen years old and after that, he went traveling to learn more. As for , I have only been seen as a good-for-nothing since young. If not for Grandfather’s special regard of , I might have still remained that way.” When he ntioned his grandfather, Xiao Tianfan’s eyes shone in gratitude, but it quickly dimd.
So that was it. Since the eldest son of the main family had already produced a genius, then Xiao Tianfan’s cultivation would only lead to suspicion and jealousy. No one would wish for another powerful opponent, so it was only natural for him to be rejected. No wonder no one had heard his na before, the head of the Xiao Family must have not wanted to let outsiders know about his existence.
Ling Chuxi recalled the past circumstances she had faced in her own family clan. She also more or less had been in the sa boat as him, and could sympathize with his situation.
“When I went to Nan Xia Country last ti, I thought I could beco famous with one battle, and then I could finally hold my head up high. I never expected to et you though. Looks like I am dood by God to live in obscurity all my life,” Xiao Tianfan said dejectedly.
“Don’t worry. If it’s gold, it will eventually shine,” Ling Chuxi finally said after thinking of sothing comforting to say. After all, she was the one who had destroyed Xiao Tianfan’s chance of gaining fa and thus felt so guilt in her heart. However, they were standing on different sides. Even if she had to do it again, she would still have made the sa decision.
Xiao Tianfan gave a sad smile, but didn’t seem to take her words seriously.
“What is going on with your grandfather’s sickness?” Ling Chuxi asked.
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