Chapter 113 – How Could You Be Here?
When Master Zhu learnt that Zhu Zhongba was beaten, he had become extremely furious. Yet when he knew it was Nalan Manor's Second Miss, Nalan Feixue, that had whipped and stripped his son's clothes, his anger immediately turned into happiness. Just the thought of it made him very happy.
It didn’t need to be said that the Nalan family's background is above that of the Zhu family, and that moreover, Nalan Feixue is famous in Jin Ling kingdom as a genius martial artist. At such a young age she had already reached the early ranks of the Foundation Establishment stage, otherwise, the Ouyang family wouldn’t have even considered marrying her to Ouyang Haoxuan.
Master Zhu had already given up hope regarding the ability of Zhu Zhongba's cultivation base and his knowledge, but if he were to marry a talented wife from a family with a successful background, when a grandson is born, wouldn't he be the best choice as the Zhu family's heir?
With this idea, the Zhu family wouldn’t let go of this golden opportunity. They would take Nalan Feixue as a wife, even if it meant ruining her reputation.
Originally the Nalan family had refused to yield, yet 2 days ago the Zhu family suddenly heard the news that they were welcome to visit and propose marriage. Master Zhu beamed with joy on the spot, and for the sake of insurance they even invited the Sixth Prince as a witness, then grandly headed towards Nalan Manor.
Early in the morning, Madam Nalan ordered servants to clean up the Main Hall, and directed for people to invite Hexi over.
At this moment, Hexi's complexion was still as shallow as before, but her tranquil and deep eyes from several days ago had now become dull and expressionless, while an occasional timid and fearful expression would flash across her face.
A trace of happiness passed through Madam Nalan's heart. She had planned well and everything was all prepared. Today she’ll definitely be able to settle the problem that’s been pressuring her these last several days.
However, when she saw the procession of people following Master Zhu, Madam Nalan's complexion suddenly became green and white.
Among the group of people that came, apart from Master Zhu, Zhu Zhongba, and the Sixth Prince, unexpectedly, there was a handsome young man standing straight and tall.
That young man's face was extremely familiar, so familiar to Madan Nalan that once she saw him her eyes opened wide and she uncontrollably exclaimed, "Ouyang Haoxuan, how can you be here?"
That's right, the person who came is Ouyang Haoxuan. The same person who half a year ago was still reclining on a bed only half alive, the one whose marriage was withdrawn by the Nalan family, that Ouyang Haoxuan.
Ouyang Haoxuan hadn’t yet spoken, so the Sixth Prince stepped forward, smiling as he spoke, "Haoxuan is my friend, he fell ill and was confined to a bed. Now that he’s finally completely recovered, I brought him with us to relieve his boredom. Madam Nalan will not take offence right!"
"How could this be?" Madam Nalan's face was white as she yelled, "Old Master said that no one was able to cure his illness! That he would be a useless person for a lifetime, so I…"
The words Madam Nalan spoke didn’t bother Ouyang Haoxuan, but the expression of the Sixth Prince sank.
He is currently fighting over the position of Emperor and the assistance he receives from the Ouyang family is extremely important. Originally due to Ouyang Haoxuan's illness, the Ouyang family had no time to bother about who to back as Emperor, while he is also not very good at gaining support. Now that Ouyang Haoxuan had finally recovered, coupled with the fact that their previous relationship was pretty good, he naturally grasped this opportunity. How can he tolerate other people slandering Ouyang Haoxuan?!
The Sixth Prince's gaze burned as he coldly stared at Madam Nalan, "Does Madam Nalan realise what you’ve said? Haoxuan is this Prince's friend. If you slander my friend again, this Prince is obliged to have no other choice than to return and report this to Royal Father."
Chapter 114 – Will Not Ignore The Second Miss
At this moment Ouyang Haoxuan finally stepped forward, and stopping the Sixth Prince, he slightly smiled, "Sixth Prince don't get angry, through the seriousness of my illness I was able to clearly see people's true faces. Due to misfortune my Ouyang family and myself are actually very lucky as I don’t have to marry a snake hearted wife. I ought to thank the Nalan family as I feel very grateful."
Zhu Yiqun standing on the side immediately laughed out loud while stroking his beard, "My Zhu family aren’t the tiniest bit afraid of taking a snake hearted woman as a wife. The woman will become one of our Zhu family's people, and for a pungent and vicious daughter in law, our Zhu family has plenty of methods to teach her. It won’t even take us a year to make her obedient, turning her into my son's good wife. In this regard, Madam Nalan doesn’t need to be worried, our Zhu family will definitely not ignore the Second Miss."
The muscles on Madam Nalan's face continuously twitched while it flushed due to shame. To prevent herself from releasing a sharp and vulgar curse, her hands hanging at her sides were clenched so tightly the veins showed.
Seeing Ouyang Haoxuan's handsome face, with his body naturally emitting an elegant imposing manner, it was a very sharp contrast compared to Zhu Zhongba who resembled a pig. Madam Nalan regretted until her intestines were green.
She didn't think that Ouyang Haoxuan would ever be able to recover! Old Master had diagnosed that he would be permanently crippled, so in the end, who was it that cured him?!
If she had known earlier that it was going to be like this, marrying Feixue into the Ouyang family is absolutely the better choice! But now, everything is ruined!
Madam Nalan grit her teeth in regret until a cracking noise could be heard, but Zhu Yiqun didn’t care about her expression as his small, bright and shiny eyes stared fixedly at Madam Nalan, "Madam Nalan, today we have come to propose marriage. After all, the Second Miss and my son already have an intimate physical relationship, so if my son doesn’t marry her, then isn't the reputation of the Second Miss forever ruined? I say it’s better for Madam to call the Second Miss out. Letting the two young people meet each other will be good, and it’ll be best if we set the marriage date today."
Madam Nalan heard the three words "intimate physical relationship", and the veins on her forehead bulged. Her gaze swept over Ouyang Haoxuan's almost mocking smile and her heart felt anxious, yet she still ordered a servant to bring Hexi out.
After a moment, a girl wearing a pink gauze skirt covered with a transparent light muslin, with her hair rolled into two buns on the top of head, walked out supported by a servant on either arm.
Once Zhu Zhongba saw that girl, bewilderment flashed in his eyes as they opened widely in shock.
Zhu Zhongba suddenly rushed forth in anger while opening his big mouth to curse.
The girl slightly lifted her head from its previously lowered position and revealed a sinister smile towards him.
Zhu Zhongba, having learnt his lesson once, immediately halted and felt a burst of pain all over, his voice stuck in his throat.
The next second, he saw the girl flip her palm over, flashing the slave card in her hand towards him. He then felt a stabbing pain in his brain, and following that, his consciousness began to fade with only a command echoing in his mind, leaving him no other choice but to comply.
Out of the people present, none of them noticed Hexi's small action except Ouyang Haoxuan. Standing to the side he glanced at her and Zhu Zhongba yet didn’t say anything, a smile visible in the depth of his eyes.
Madam Nalan grabbed Hexi's hand and pulled her towards the Zhu father and son, "On that day, the one that had a physical relationship and conflict with Young Master Zhu Zhongba was this child. She's also a Young Miss of our Nalan Manor. In regards to a connection by marriage between your Zhu family and my Nalan family, our families are well-matched in terms of social status so this can be considered an appropriate match…."