The Nalan family estate.
The main hall was spacious and bright. A middle-aged man with a slightly darkened expression, Nalan Su, sat at the table holding a teacup.
His other hand tapped the table repeatedly, showing his irritation.
Nalan Su was extremely annoyed. He had just returned home and was immediately scolded
And even struck....by his father, Nalan Jie, for not properly supervising his daughter.
He couldn't believe it. He had been away in the western part of the empire for only a year, and during that short time, his daring daughter,
Nalan Yanran, had actually dared to cancel a marriage her grandfather had personally arranged.
Everyone in the Nalan family knew how important face and reputation were to Nalan Jie. Now,
Nalan Yanran's actions risked making it seem as if the Nalan family looked down on the Xiao family after its influence had weakened. This made Nalan Jie furious.
If he had known earlier, he never would have allowed Yanran to annul the engagement.
To be honest, Nalan Su himself had not fully supported the marriage between Nalan Yanran and Xiao Yan.
Back then, Xiao Yan was almost a walking failure, completely unworthy of a daughter like Yanran, whose beauty and talent were unmatched.
But because it was about family honor, and because of Nalan Jie's insistence, he had no choice but to comply.
"Father, when did you come back? Why didn't you let Yanran know?"
Before Nalan Su could even fully express his frustration, a clear, sweet voice sounded from behind the silk curtains.
A pale figure stepped out gracefully....Nalan Yanran herself. She smiled at her father, her voice light and melodic.
"Hmph! Do you even think about me as your father? I thought since you became Yun Yun's disciple, you had forgotten everything about the Nalan family!"
Seeing his daughter growing more beautiful and graceful by the day, Nalan Su's anger softened slightly, though he still let out a cold snort.
Noticing his displeased expression, Nalan Yanran shook her head and waved at the maid standing nearby, dismissing her.
"Father, it's been more than a year. You come back and scold me immediately? I'll make sure to tell Mother about this later!"
Once the maid left, Nalan Yanran sat beside her father, pouting playfully.
"Why did I have to come back? Don't you know the reason yourself?" Nalan Su said, his voice full of irritation.
"You're here because of my canceled engagement, aren't you?" Nalan Yanran replied softly, twirling a strand of her hair.
Seeing her calm demeanor, Nalan Su's anger surged again. He slammed his hand on the table. "
This marriage was personally arranged by your grandfather! Who gave you the right to cancel it?"
"That was my marriage. I won't marry someone just because you or grandfather want me to. My life, my choice! I don't care who approved the arrangement...
if I'm married, it's me who goes, not grandfather!" Nalan Yanran said firmly. She hated having her own life dictated by others, even elders.
"You think I don't know? You just believe Xiao Yan was a failure and unworthy of you, right?" Nalan Su said angrily.
"Father, I don't care if Xiao Yan is talented or not. I don't like him, and I will never marry him,
" Nalan Yanran said, her brows furrowed and lips pressed into a determined line.
In her heart, she only had feelings for her senior, Ye Chen. She would never love anyone else in this life.
"Why? This was your grandfather's personal arrangement!" Nalan Su said sharply.
"So what? I already have someone I like. I will only marry him in this life," Nalan Yanran said resolutely.
"Who? You have an engagement, yet you like someone else?" Nalan Su asked, frowning.
Nalan Yanran paused for a moment. Then she said, "It's my senior, Ye Chen. I like him, and he likes me."
"As for Xiao Yan, let him marry whoever he wants. I will never marry him," Nalan Yanran added, lifting her eyebrows in defiance.
"Your senior… you mean the young man from the Miter family?" Nalan Su asked, surprised.
"Yes," Nalan Yanran said, smiling slightly. Her expression showed pride and confidence when she mentioned Ye Chen.
"That young man… he's not bad at all," Nalan Su admitted.
He had heard about Ye Chen's talent and reputation. Compared to Xiao Yan, who had accomplished nothing
, Ye Chen was clearly a better match for his daughter. But thinking about how his father, Nalan Jie, would react still made him uneasy.
"Fine, fine. As long as you can find a way to get grandfather to accept it, I won't interfere," Nalan Su finally said, somewhat relieved.
Nalan Yanran looked slightly worried. Throughout her life, she had always been afraid of her strict grandfather.
"Father, I've asked my senior to have Elder Gu He help. Perhaps he can remove the poison in grandfather's body," Nalan Yanran said.
"Really?" Nalan Su's eyes brightened. The poison in the old man's body had troubled the Nalan family for years.
They had tried countless methods, even consulting the head of the Alchemist Guild, who had also been powerless against it.
"Of course. After the upcoming grand competition, my senior will be appointed Junior Sect Leader of Yunlan Sect.
With his status, Elder Gu He should come and help," Nalan Yanran explained. She smiled, her pale chin raised with a hint of noble pride.
"Junior Sect Leader of Yunlan Sect…"
Hearing this, Nalan Su's satisfaction with Ye Chen's abilities increased. Yunlan Sect held significant influence in the Jiama Empire.
If Ye Chen became his son-in-law, the Nalan family's status would rise immensely. Compared to Xiao Yan, there was no competition.
"If Elder Gu He intervenes, grandfather's poison should be cured," Nalan Yanran said confidently. Elder Gu He was a sixth-grade alchemist, known as a Dan King, respected far and wide.
"Yes… let's hope so," Nalan Su replied, nodding. He was well aware of Elder Gu He's reputation.
For the first time in years, a glimmer of hope filled the Nalan family hall.
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