"Ningning, this is my granddaughter Bai Yueyue, isn't she cute?" Qin Zhenming said happily.
"Mr. Qin, Yueyue really does look like your granddaughter. If it weren't for the age difference, I would have mistaken her for your biological granddaughter." Di Ningning looked at Bai Yueyue behind her, hinting at the person who had hurt Qin Zhenming.
"Yueyue is Yueyue. Even if she's not my biological granddaughter, she's almost the same as one. With Sixian here, Yueyue will be well-educated." Qin Zhenming ignored Di Ningning's words and announced this to everyone present in his powerful voice.
"However, even so, Yueyue is still just a commoner, even though she is Li Jieyue's daughter. Is it really possible to make her a noblewoman?"
Absolutely not~ Di Ningning, this is the only thing I agree with about you.
Di Ningning looked at Li Jieyue, then at Li Tian standing to the side.
“Lord Di Ningning, Li Jieyue is indeed no longer a member of the Li family.” Li Tian explained with a smile, “This unruly girl used to cause my parents a lot of trouble, but now that she’s gone, things are much quieter for them.”
Li Tian's words were simple: Li Jieyue was indeed no longer a member of the Li family, but the Li family would still care about her.
Upon hearing this, Li Jieyue covered her forehead, feeling both a headache and warmth at the thought of her brother's disregard for the Li family's wishes.
“Lord Di Ningning, I am just a commoner. It is only her good fortune that Yueyue has been favored by Elder Qin,” Li Jieyue explained.
"Mm." Di Ningning nodded gently.
"Alright everyone, welcome to my granddaughter Bai Yueyue's coming-of-age ceremony." With the subtle aura that Bai Yueyue released, the scene was quickly intimidated.
What worries Bai Yueyue most is that Qin Zhenming's health seems to be deteriorating further...
Qin Ye, you've really caused everyone a lot of trouble.
Bai Yueyue pondered, using the gentlest magic to heal the frail, elderly body.
However, the cycle of life is something that Bai Yueyue cannot change for others.
"Yueyue".
"ah?"
Bai Yueyue, who was thinking about a solution, was held by a warm, calloused hand.
"Come here." Qin Zhenming smiled, seemingly noticing what Bai Yueyue was doing, and interrupted her with his doting smile.
Bai Yueyue was pulled in front of Qin Zhenming and knelt down on one knee.
The old hands trembled as they took out a simple, even somewhat worn, box from their bosom.
Bai Yueyue still remembers this box; it contained Qin Yusa's necklace.
In front of everyone, Qin Zhenming opened the box, inside which lay the ruby necklace.
Di Ningning's eyes flickered, somewhat surprised that Qin Zhenming would take out this thing.
Li Jieyue never expected that Qin Zhenming would actually give this necklace to Bai Yueyue.
Anyone who knows the original owner of this necklace understands one thing: Bai Yueyue holds a higher position in Qin Zhenming's heart.
Even those who don't know the details know that this necklace is very valuable.
"Yueyue, this is the greatest treasure of my life. Now, I'm giving it to you as proof that you are the second daughter of the Qin family." Qin Zhenming said this simple thing.
She took a small step forward, making it easier for Qin Zhenming to put the priceless necklace on her.
The moment she put it on, a warm feeling filled Bai Yueyue's whole body. Bai Yueyue didn't know if it was her imagination, but it seemed that the magic power in her body had become stronger.
Congratulations resounded throughout the Qin family compound, and Qin Zhenming helped Bai Yueyue up and pushed her to the front.
Looking at these nobles, Bai Yueyue smiled, smiling with all her might.
...
The coming-of-age ceremony was just a ritual, and it should have ended there, but because of Qin Ye, everyone now has to hold a meeting to discuss it again.
More importantly, it involves the imperial clans; Emperor Hao and Emperor Ningning will participate, as will the five major families.
Bai Yueyue was currently in Qin Zhenming's room.
"Grandpa Qin, please get some rest. Yueyue will be leaving now." Bai Yueyue said. Even Xiao Wu was not allowed to enter the room at this time. Bai Yueyue could only personally put Qin Zhenming on the chair, and then leave after obtaining Qin Zhenming's permission.
"Yueyue, Grandpa is dying..." Qin Zhenming said after Bai Yueyue left. "What will you do? Grandpa can't protect you for much longer. Don't become the next Yu Sa..."
Qin Zhenming knew his body, riddled with wounds, very well. This time, he was so anxious because of Qin Ye that he didn't know how long he could hold on.
Bai Yueyue had excellent hearing. She leaned against the door, watching Xiao Wu and her several personal servants waiting outside.
"Miss, what's wrong?" Hu Meier noticed that Bai Yueyue seemed to have tears in the corners of her eyes.
"Mei'er, in the Qin family, I am the second young lady of the Qin family," Bai Yueyue corrected with a forced smile.
She missed Xiaoya terribly, as if she couldn't go on without her... She considered herself quite strong; she had persevered through Qin Zijing, Qin Ye, the orphanage, and even the initial discomfort with aristocratic life, hadn't she?
However, she still wanted to know why it had to be her. She was just an ordinary person from the beginning. With Xiao Ya guiding her and providing a safety net, she could unleash her abilities without restraint.
Xiaoya's departure left her feeling like a ship lost in the dark, unsure of how to use this magic anymore.
So, she was doing the most basic thing—trying to protect others—but the appearance of those monsters and the surrounding corpses told her that one person alone could do nothing and couldn't protect everyone.
So she decided to be selfish and protect those around her. But Zhang Yuyao's departure and Qin Zhenming's aging body told her that even those closest to her were difficult to protect...
"Xiao Wu, Grandpa isn't feeling well, so please take good care of yourself," he took a deep breath, using his immense magical power to suppress his emotions, and put on the familiar smile that the servants knew. "If any problems arise, contact me immediately."
"Yes, Second Miss."
Four personal attendants followed behind Bai Yueyue. Before she had taken more than a few steps, Bai Yueyue saw Di Hao.
"Young Lord," the crowd greeted.
Ignoring the people around him, Di Hao stared straight at Bai Yueyue, who simply lowered her head quietly, avoiding eye contact with him.
"Ah Yue?" The somewhat joking voice sounded grating to Bai Yueyue; she never believed that the imperial family would easily show kindness.
"Young Master, please don't make fun of me." Bai Yueyue raised her head and responded with an impeccable smile.
"Hehe, I wasn't making fun of you."
"Young Master, Qin Ye has offended you due to his ignorance. We will punish him."
"Why should I be punished?" Di Hao feigned a puzzled expression. "I really want to have a good relationship with Miss Bai."
"Yueyue wouldn't dare to presume upon such a high position..."
“No, you can.” Di Hao interrupted Bai Yueyue. “Qin Ye’s slander against the Imperial Clan is indeed a headache, after all, he is spying on and spreading information about the Imperial Clan. My aunt and I are really having a hard time dealing with it. If Miss Bai is also from the Imperial Clan, then you can handle it. After all, Miss Bai is so intelligent, she can definitely handle it properly.”
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