Translator: celefoata_ Editor: RegiusProfessor
On the jade bed, the beauty opened both eyes weakly.
Xiao Changfeng was overjoyed as he said, Ruyan, youre awake!
F-Father?
Xiao Ruyan saw Xiao Changfeng when she opened her eyes, but she stubbornly turned her head over and was unwilling to take another look.
Xiao Changfeng felt a heartache as he let out a feeble sigh and said, Ruyan, Father knows that you have a grudge in your heart, but . . . Father is helpless too!
Xiao Ruyan still had her head turned and refused to say a word.
Xiao Changfengs heart was like it was being sliced by blades. He knew that his daughter was already extremely disappointed in him.
Fine then. You arent willing to listen to fathers words, but youre willing to listen to Ji Qings words, right? Xiao Changfeng sighed heavily and said.
Xiao Ruyans body quivered when she heard that and could not resist turning her head around, her eyes filled with doubt.
Xiao Changfeng knew his daughters thoughts and explained, Father is incapable. When I discovered that you were poisoned, Father was already powerless to do anything. It was Ji Qings miraculous skills that could revive the dead that actually brought you back to life miraculously!
Xiao Ruyans eyes were filled with astoundment. She was clearly than anyone else about the toxicity of the Nine Nether Soul Shattering Powder. It could be said to kill upon infliction.
After being poisoned for several hours, it was basically beyond redemption. Ji Qing could actually bring her back. How brilliant medical skills were needed for this?!
W-Where is he? Xiao Ruyan asked with a slight tremor.
Xiao Changfeng sighed again and said, Ruyan, I know that you might not like to hear some words, but the spouse finding martial competition is already unavoidable. Otherwise, it will be very hard for our Xiao Family to keep a foothold in the capital in the future if we offend the two Huang and Xue families at the same time.
Seeing his daughters emotions becoming agitated, Xiao Changfeng hurriedly said, You dont get agitated first! Listen to me finish talking first! Perhaps, this unsolvable situation now has an opportunity to reverse!
Xiao Ruyans beautiful eyes swirled slightly, and she said in surprise, Fathers meaning is . . .
Xiao Changfeng nodded and said, Thats right! If youre really unwilling to marry into the two Huang and Xue families, maybe you can land this matter on Ji Qing! I think . . . if it was Ji Qing, you . . . wouldnt reject, right?
Hearing Xiao Changfengs words, Xiao Ruyans initially pallid and wan face because of weakness became flushed red.
Seeing Xiao Ruyan putting on a posture to refute but blushed instad, Xiao Changfeng sighed faintly and said, Actually, during the Grand Pill Assembly, I already saw through your thoughts. After Ji Qing was taken in by Sovereign Star Abyss as a disciple, his status was also sufficient to be mentioned in the same breath as the Huang and Xue families. If the two of you were brought together, it isnt prohibited either. Its just . . .
Hearing the first half of the sentence, Xiao Ruyan was actually slightly gleeful in her heart.
But when she heard the two words its just, Xiao Ruyans heart involuntarily plunged, and she asked weakly, Its just what?
Sigh . . . I never would have thought that you would do something so resolute. Im afraid . . . afraid that you drop flowers pining for love, while he, a heartless brook, babbles along! Xiao Changfeng said with a sigh.
Xiao Ruyans heart involuntarily jolted fiercely as she said unresignedly, If he doesnt have interest in me, why did he help me repeatedly?
Father is somebody who has gone through it all. Ultimately, I can see things clearer than you. Although I dont know why he entered the Xiao Family, Ji Qing definitely came harboring some kind of goal. That was why Father carried out an unwise decision to intentionally let him and Tong Wencahng face off. Who knew that unexpected sowing led to blooming in the garden? Ji Qing actually became the Xiao Familys savior! Honestly, Father actually already completely infuriated him at that time with distrust. If not for you standing up to support him vehemently, he would probably have already flicked his sleeves and left.
Hearing Xiao Changfengs words, Xiao Ruyan was even more puzzled. Since thats the case, doesnt that show even more clearly . . .
Xiao Changfeng shook his head and said, Its precisely because of this that showed more clearly he doesnt have feelings of man and women towards you but ties of friendship! If he entered the Xiao Family because of you, he definitely wouldnt have gotten so angry because of fathers distrust. He also would not have performed so low-key in the Grand Pill Assembly but try to think of ways to make you and Father value him highly. Although I dont know why, something must have happened during the Grand Pill Assembly to have utterly infuriated him, making him destroy Tong Wenchang completely!
Listening up to here, Xiao Ruyans complexion immediately became as pale as paper again.
Those closely involved could not see clearly. Only with Xiao Changfeng analyzing like this, did Xiao Ruyan know that maybe it was her wishful thinking. A line of clear tears flowed down uncontrollably again.
Ruyan, you dont have to be like this. This matter might still have a turnaround! Xiao Changfeng said.
Xiao Ruyan said in tears, Father doesnt need to console me . . .
Im not consoling you. Perhaps you can really fight on this matter. Previously, I didnt have assurance. But now . . . I have 70% confidence, Xiao Changfeng said.
70% confidence? Xiao Ruyan asked doubtfully.
Xiao Changfeng nodded and said, Thats right! Ji Qing should have his objectives coming to the Xiao Family, so I didnt have any confidence at all. I was afraid of offending a future major figure, so I didnt open my mouth all along. But today, through your affairs, I can conclude that Ji Qing is somebody who values brotherhood immensely! If . . . youre really unwilling to marry into the two Huang and Xue family, maybe you can poke open this layer of windowpane paper 1 to him. With his disposition, I believe that he wouldnt wish to see you jump into a fire pit.
Xiao Ruyans eyes could not help lighting up but dimmed very quickly.
To a girl, especially a peerless beauty like Xiao Ruyan, asking her to poke a hole through this layer of windowpane paper was too hard.
This need enormous courage!
Furthermore, Xiao Changfeng already made it very clear just now, Ye Yuan only had feelings of friendships towards her.
What if . . . he rejected?
By not poking a hole, maybe they could still be friends. Once she poked a hole through this windowpane paper, they might not even be friends anymore.
This was not the outcome that Xiao Ruyan wanted!
Despair was the greatest sorrow. At that time, she might feel even worse than dying!
I . . . Xiao Ruyan clearly fell into an extreme internal conflict.
Sigh, I know that this is somewhat cruel to you too. But this is already the best plan that Father can think of. Most importantly, youre in love with Ji Qing, isnt it? Ji Qing has already waited outside for a long time. Ill go call him in now. As for whether you tell him or not, that will have to depend on yourself. Xiao Changfeng sighed lightly and turned around and left.
Xiao Ruyan did not notice that at the moment he turned around, a glimmer of light flashed across Xiao Changfengs eyes.
It was true that Xiao Changfeng said this for the sake of his daughter. But more importantly, once Ye Yuan and Xiao Ruyan became a pair, it would be equivalent to the Xiao Family getting close to the Alchemist Association, this giant banner.
With this layer of relation, nobody could shake the position of the Xiao Family in the capital anymore!
Star Abyss actually dared to sanction the royal family for Ye Yuan. It could be seen how highly he valued this disciple.
Once the two people tied the nuptial knot, the arrangement in the capitals alchemy scene would undergo a change again, and the Grand Pill Assembly would not have the need to be carried out anymore!
This was Xiao Changfengs deeper level scheme!
Xiao Ruyans thoughts were pure. How could she see through Xiao Changfengs such deep thoughts?
Speaking of which, even if she saw through it, she would most likely want to hold Ye Yuans heart without looking back as well, right?
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