ALL NOVEL Chapter 4: The Three Year Agreement
Chapter 4: The Three-Year Agreement
In the guest hall of the Xiao family, there was an eerie silence.
Ge Ye stared blankly at the resolute Nalan Yanran, unable to process what was happening.
It is known that the sect leader Yun Yun strongly opposed Nalan Yanran's idea of canceling the engagement. If it hadn't been for this direct disciple's constant persuasion, Yun Yun wouldn't have sent Ge Ye to support Nalan Yanran.
But now that they had arrived here, and Ge Ye was ready to speak, Nalan Yanran suddenly pulled this stunt.
My little sect leader?
I've brought the person, prepared the ceremony, and am even ready to throw away my old face.
But now, you suddenly change your mind?
Not only was Ge Ye confused, but Xiao Zhan and the three elders also didn't know how to react.
Anyone with clear eyes could tell that Nalan Yanran had originally come here to cancel the engagement, without a doubt.
But after seeing Xiao Yan, her attitude made a one hundred and eighty-degree turn, so much so that it nearly snapped her neck.
She no longer mentioned the engagement cancellation, and instead demanded an immediate marriage?
Outside the hall, the three of them, including Xiao Ning, also witnessed the scene. Xiao Ning slowly regained her senses.
"Looks like Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran know each other. After seeing him, she suddenly stopped mentioning the engagement. Don't you think so, Xun'er?"
Xiao Ning's voice faltered as she saw Xiao Xun'er, who, though smiling, had a dark expression that was as deep as a bottomless abyss.
"Eh~~~ So Xiao Yan ge ge is so popular~"
Hearing Xiao Xun'er's resentful remark, Xiao Ning trembled and swallowed a mouthful of saliva.
It was clear that Nalan Yanran's words had touched Xun'er's bad mood!
However, Xiao Xun'er managed to maintain her composure, but Xiao Mei couldn't hold back any longer. She barged into the guest hall.
"I object!"
Xiao Mei's opposition made everyone in the hall snap back to reality. The second elder immediately glared at his granddaughter.
"Mei'er, go down! This matter has nothing to do with you!"
"How is it unrelated? Xiao Yan's matter is my matter!" Xiao Mei stopped looking at her grandfather's face, turned, and glared at Nalan Yanran, pointing at her without hesitation. "I'll say it clearly! You came here to cancel the engagement, right? If you want to break the engagement, I wholeheartedly support it! Our Xiao family isn't worthy of the Nalan family! Xiao Yan doesn't deserve you! After the engagement is annulled, you can go and be your little sect leader! No one will stop you!"
After Xiao Mei's words, Xiao Zhan and the three elders turned pale.
Though it was an objective truth that the Xiao family wasn't on the same level as the Nalan family, and Xiao Yan wasn't worthy of Nalan Yanran,
as members of the Xiao family, they couldn't say such things! It was like slapping their own face!
Although they knew Xiao Mei's intentions, her words had seriously insulted the Xiao family's dignity.
Especially the second elder—if there were no outsiders here, he would have rushed forward to give his granddaughter a good slap!
Meanwhile, Xiao Ning outside the hall had a painful headache and covered her face.
"My dear cousin, I understand your feelings, but you've just reduced the Xiao family and Xiao Yan to the bottom of the pit."
At this moment, Xiao Xun'er also entered the guest hall.
Ge Ye noticed keenly that the moment Xiao Xun'er walked in, the anger of the three elders, including Xiao Zhan, vanished immediately. Deep within their pupils, a profound sense of reverence appeared. This made Ge Ye frown deeply.
Who exactly is this Xiao Xun'er?
Xiao Xun'er stood in front of Xiao Mei, gently lowered her hand that was pointing at Nalan Yanran, and bowed to Xiao Zhan.
"Clan leader, three elders," Xiao Xun'er's face remained calm, her ethereal voice echoed in everyone's ears in the hall. "Although Xiao Mei's statement was a bit harsh, the logic behind it isn't wrong. Nowadays, marriage should indeed be based on equal status."
After speaking, Xiao Xun'er turned to face Nalan Yanran, looked at her sternly, and said in a low voice:
"And now, the Nalan family is flourishing, and Miss Nalan Yanran is exceptionally talented. She has been accepted as a personal disciple by the sect leader of Yun Lan Sect. Xun'er believes that forcing a marriage between our families would not be a good choice for either side."
"The engagement was initially a decision made by our grandfathers, without considering the feelings of the younger generation. Now, canceling the engagement would be more reasonable."
"The marriage, we can break off, but the ceremony, we won't accept. I hope from now on, Miss Nalan Yanran avoids further entanglements with the Xiao family and seeks a brighter future. That is what you deserve."
Xiao Xun'er's speech was dignified and reasonable, and her meaning was very clear.
If you don't break the engagement today, we will break it! Don't even think about stepping into the Xiao family's door as our daughter-in-law!
"I never said I was here to break off the engagement."
In response to Xiao Xun'er's speech, Nalan Yanran's face turned cold. She looked down at Xiao Xun'er with an air of superiority.
"You're right, the engagement was decided by our grandfathers, and the younger generation could have ignored it, but by coincidence, I am very satisfied with Xiao Yan. I believe he is worthy of being my husband. Therefore, I am determined to honor this engagement!"
Nalan Yanran was not backing down. Xiao Xun'er, looking at her, squinted her eyes and revealed a smile that was not particularly friendly.
"So, Miss Yanran, are you insisting on entangling yourself with Xiao Yan?"
"I am already Xiao Yan's fiancée. What entanglement are you talking about?" Nalan Yanran furrowed her brows and glared at Xiao Xun'er. "In my opinion, the one who is clinging to my fiancé is you, isn't it?"
Boom!!!
Golden Dou Qi suddenly erupted from Xiao Xun'er's body, while Nalan Yanran was equally unyielding, releasing her own Dou Qi to clash against Xiao Xun'er's.
Things were really becoming complicated!
Seeing this scene, both Xiao Zhan, the patriarch of the Xiao family, and Ge Ye, an elder of Yun Lan Sect, were unsure of how to resolve this.
And among them, Ge Ye was undoubtedly more troubled than Xiao Zhan.
Should the engagement still be annulled or not?
"Xun'er, calm down."
Xiao Yan gently patted Xiao Xun'er's shoulder, then looked at Nalan Yanran.
"Little foodie, put your Dou Qi away. The elders are here. You can't act disrespectfully."
"Don't call me little foodie anymore!!!"
Hearing Xiao Yan's nickname, Nalan Yanran's face turned bright red again. She stomped her foot and scolded him.
"Fine, fine~ I won't call you that anymore."
Xiao Yan smiled and waved his hand, then straightened his face and cupped his hands toward Nalan Yanran.
"Xiao Yan is grateful for Miss Nalan's favor, but as my younger sister said, the gap in our statuses and strengths is too great. If Miss Nalan insists on marrying me, I fear it would bring shame to you and the entire Nalan family."
Upon hearing this, Ge Ye felt a sudden sense of admiration for Xiao Yan.
Not humble, not arrogant, calm, and composed. If it weren't for the fact that this young man had no achievements in cultivation, he would undoubtedly be a remarkable person in the future.
"I am who I am! My life is mine to decide! It has nothing to do with the Nalan family!" Xiao Yan finished speaking, and Nalan Yanran immediately pressed her chest and spoke fiercely,
"I have already chosen you! You are the only man I will ever marry in this life! I won't recognize anyone else!"
Nalan Yanran was resolute today; she would not back down from this engagement! No way!
At this point, Ge Ye could no longer sit still. If this little sect leader continued to cause trouble, the situation would not end well.
"Miss Yanran, how about this..."
Ge Ye whispered in Nalan Yanran's ear, and her emotions visibly calmed down.
After Ge Ye finished speaking, Nalan Yanran let out a deep sigh.
"Fine, we'll do it as Elder Ge said." Then, Nalan Yanran pointed at Xiao Yan and said sternly,
"Xiao Yan! I propose a three-year agreement! In three years, we will have a battle at Yun Lan Sect. If I win, we will marry immediately! If I lose, our engagement will be annulled!"
"Do you dare to accept?!"
(End of Chapter)
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