Yuan Zinuo pushed Ouyang Xu away. Her heart was in a mess. She understood Ouyang Xu's pain. On one side was his parents, and on the other side was his lover. He did not want to hurt either side. Looking at the pair of eyes that had always been high-spirited and arrogant, they were now filled with worry and caution. Her rationality told her that this was the best solution at the moment, but her emotions told her that love could really withstand the temptation of power and beauty. Five years? Five years could change a lot. No one knew what would happen in five years. It was also unknown whether he could unify the four countries in five years. Should she use five years of youth to exchange for a perfect love?
"Xiao Nuo, believe me. My love for you will never change!”Ouyang Xu knew what Yuan Zinuo was worried about. Five years was the most beautiful period of a girl's youth. If he had a change of heart, then her five years would be wasted. At that time, he would be the high and mighty emperor, and she would be helpless against him.
What if I don't agree?" When Ouyang Xu said these words, he had already made up his mind. He was just asking for her opinion. She really wanted to know what Ouyang Xu would do if she refused.
Ouyang Xu cupped Yuan Zinuo's small face with both hands and used his forehead to press against her smooth forehead." If you're unwilling, I'll go with you to a place where the world doesn't fight. We don't care about the world or the people anymore. We'll just live our little lives."”
"Ouyang Xu, I love you, so I'm willing to take a gamble. I'll give you five years. If you can't fulfill your promise after five years, I'll give up on you!”She was not the kind of woman who only wanted to live her own life. In her previous life, she had risked her life for the country. Although she wanted to be selfish for once, it was only five years of waiting. It did not hurt her at all. Five years later, Ouyang Xu did not want her anymore. She went to travel thousands of mountains and rivers to live her own life. She enjoyed her life.
"Really? Xiao Nuo. You agree?" Ouyang Xu was unusually happy. He picked up Yuan Zinuo and spun around the room." Oh, hahaha…" His laughter was hearty and bright. It was a joy that came from the bottom of his heart, and it reverberated throughout the Chu royal residence for a long time. When the Eldest Princess heard this, the corners of her lips curled up slightly. She knew that her grandson had gotten what he wanted. King Chu and Consort Chu looked at each other and smiled. They knew that their son had finally opened his heart.
At night, the two of them slept in each other's arms. Their sleep was especially quiet and warm. The next day, Yuan Zinuo followed Qi Yunru back to Qi Yun's house. The Qi Yun family was in an uproar. Everyone was waiting in the hall, wanting to see the elegance of the most noble daughter of the Qi Yun family.
When Yuan Zinuo walked into the hall, she was also shocked by the lineup in front of her. This was the treatment of receiving the head of state. In the 200 square meter hall, it was filled with people, men and women, old and young, all staring at her. Some were surprised, some were disdainful, some were resentful, some were curious... There were thousands of faces.
Yuan Zinuo's outfit today was personally designed by Ouyang Xu and was specially prepared for her. It was a dress made of light green snow silk, and the headdress and other accessories were a set. It had bamboo leaves as the soul and was embellished with jadeite and pearls. Ouyang Xu said that it was her first time meeting the people from the Qi Yun family today. In such a large family, they especially liked to step on the high and low. If she did not show some imposing manner to suppress everyone, her days in the Qi Yun family would not be good in the future.
Regardless of whether it was ancient or modern times, the world was filled with power. No matter how strong your aura was, without a suitable set of equipment, others would not notice you. In fact, they might even look down on you because of it. Although the clothes today were not gorgeous, they were priceless. It was in line with the taste of nobles who liked elegance and luxury, but also hated the vulgar taste of tycoons.
As soon as the two of them walked into the hall, everyone paid their respects." Greetings, Patriarch!”
Qi Yunru raised her hand and walked towards the main seat. Everyone automatically made way for her.
Qi Yunru sat down. A man and a woman walked to Qi Yunru's side. They were about 40 years old and had a powerful aura. One look and one could tell that they were experts. The two of them stood on both sides of Qi Yunru and stared at the crowd coldly.
"Big brother, this is my niece?”Qi Yunmo, his son, and daughter were standing in front. They walked up and sized up Yuan Zinuo." Last time, we met briefly at The World's Best Manor. At that time, I felt that she was somewhat familiar. Later, I remembered that she looked like Fuyou. I originally wanted to tell you, but I never saw you. I didn't expect that she really is Fuyou and your daughter!”With a few simple words, Qi Yunmo had completely pushed away the fact that he knew about Yuan Zinuo's existence. Even if Qi Yunru wanted to use this as an excuse to find trouble with him in the future, it would be impossible.
Yuan Zinuo calmly sized up this Second Uncle in front of him. He was the same as Ouyang Yongsi. He had long guessed her identity but pretended not to know. There must be something fishy going on. Qi Yun Su'e, who was beside him, had been looking at her with disdain and hatred. Qi Yunmo was probably hiding it on purpose because her existence affected his daughter's future!
Qi Yunru did not say anything and looked at everyone." Her name is Qi Yunzinuo, the daughter of Fuyou and I. I will bring her to the temple tomorrow!”
"Big brother, there's something I can't say, but I'm definitely thinking for the Qiyun family. I hope big brother doesn't blame little brother!”Qi Yunmo turned around and looked at Yuan Zinuo, her eyes dark and gloomy.
"Back then, Fuyou used a demonic technique to injure the Sage Emperor, but the imperial family had never publicized it because of the honor of the Qiyun family. Big brother, Fuyou just disappeared without a trace. We won't pursue whether she's a human or a demon. If we suddenly announce the existence of our niece, it's hard to say whether the royal family will vent their anger on the Qiyun family because of what happened back then, but they will definitely come to investigate her identity. You and I both know that the imperial family is afraid of our Qiyun family and can't wait to find something wrong. If they announce to the outside world that the daughter of the Qiyun family might be the daughter of a demon, what will the people think? What will the world think? Our Qiyun family is a descendant of the God Clan. Once we are related to the Yao, our sacred status in the Hanyu Empire will disappear. We might even lose the title of the Imperial Advisor. At that time, the entire Qiyun family might be destroyed!”
As soon as Qi Yunmo said this, the others also began to discuss. They were already used to the worship and respect of others. Once they stepped down from the altar, the entire family could indeed be destroyed.
"Yes, Fuyou's identity is unknown, and her background is also unknown. Patriarch, you can't pull a woman of unknown origin back and say that she's the legitimate daughter of the Qiyun family. The legitimate daughter of the Qiyun Clan was the Nine Heavenly Maiden, a sacred and inviolable existence!”An old clansman was the first to object.
"That's right, Patriarch. I heard that she's an orphan of the Yu Family. How did she become your daughter? Fuyou is unchaste and married to someone else. Whether her daughter is from the Qiyun family or not, she can't be the legitimate daughter of my Qiyun family!”Another old man also stood out.
Fuyou was Qi Yunru's reverse scale. This old man should never have mentioned Fuyou and even said it in such a bad way. Qi Yunru stood up with a cold expression. Her black eyes were filled with flames of anger." Second Elder, Mu Zhi has always respected you as his elders, so he's not willing to use his identity as the clan leader to suppress you. However, that doesn't mean that you can disobey me as you please!”Qi Yunru walked to the old man's side, her entire body emitting a dignified aura." Whether Fuyou is a god or a demon, it can't change the fact that she is my woman. If I find out that anyone in the clan says anything bad about her in the future, I will expel her from the clan!”
"Second Elder, you are an elder. Today, you will be punished lightly and expelled from the Elder Council!”Qi Yunru turned around and returned to her seat. After sitting down, she slowly announced the punishment for the old man.
As soon as he said this, everyone present was in an uproar. Expel from the Elder Council? Such a punishment was still called a small punishment?
" Muzhi, you..." The old man's face turned pale in fear. He regretted listening to Qi Yunmo's instigation and contradicting Qi Yunru. In the past, they had always felt that although Qi Yunru looked cold and arrogant, she had never severely punished anyone in the clan. Therefore, they felt that Qi Yunru was someone they could control at will.
"Patriarch, Second Elder didn't break the clan rules. You can't punish him like this!”Another old man stood out. His voice was very loud. He raised his head and glared at Qi Yunru arrogantly.
"Shut up. The Patriarch's actions are his own. You can't question him at any time!”The middle-aged woman beside Qi Yunru stood up and roared at the old man.
Qi Yunru waved her hand, signaling for everyone to be quiet. Seeing that everyone had quieted down, she slowly stood up." Then I'll tell you what he did wrong!”Looking around at the crowd, Qi Yunru continued," You must always remember one thing. The duty of the Qiyun family is to protect the human race. We are the descendants of Goddess Nvywa. Whether Xiao Nuo is the legitimate daughter of the Qiyun family is not up to you or me to decide. It is up to the White Jade Divine Turtle to decide. The Second Elder thought that he had a high status in the clan, so he arrogantly denied Xiao Nuo and said that she could never become the legitimate daughter of the Qiyun family. He was denying the divine decree of Goddess Nüwa and blaspheming our ancestors!”
Qi Yunru's words made everyone lower their heads. As a member of the Qi Yun family, everyone knew that Qi Yun's daughter had to enter the temple to accept the test of the White Jade Divine Turtle. Only when the White Jade Divine Turtle recognized her could she become Qi Yun's daughter. Today, the elders had actually used Qi Yun Zinuo's identity to refuse to let her become Qi Yun's direct daughter. This was blasphemy against the gods and negated the Qiyun family's thousand-year-old ancestral teachings. Moreover, they had even agreed. The patriarch had only punished the second elder, which was already lenient to them.
"Patriarch, we were wrong!" First Elder was the first to stand up and admit his mistake with a sincere attitude.
"Patriarch, we were wrong!" Everyone lowered their heads and admitted their mistakes. Although a few of them were unwilling, most of them really recognized their mistakes.
"Alright, what happened today is just a reminder. In the Qiyun clan, nothing is under our control. Everything must be done according to the divine decree of Goddess Nüwa!”Qi Yunru stood up and stood there with her hands behind her back. She was dignified and sacred, making people not dare to profane her." I know that all these years, everyone in the clan has been very dissatisfied with my marriage. However, you all know very well why Xiaoyou left back then. I didn't hold it against her because I didn't want my private matters to affect the unity of the Qiyun clan! Now that Xiao Nuo is back, I will not allow what happened back then to happen again. Otherwise, don't blame me for not caring about family!”
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