After hearing this, Qiao Vian's face instantly showed an expression of surprise that was difficult to conceal, and her expression was full of disbelief.
When Martin heard Duke Merlin explain the reason for what happened, his heart was filled with waves and excitement. It seemed that the future was promising!
After everyone calmed down a bit, Duke Merlin spoke again, "Martin, I originally intended to marry all four of my granddaughters to you, but I was concerned about the huge impact this would have. After careful consideration, I had to settle for the next best option."
"That day, I called these granddaughters over and asked them, 'If one of you were to marry a man you'd never met, who would be willing?' The other granddaughters hesitated and remained silent. Only Xiao Ba hesitated for a moment, but eventually stepped forward."
"In that case, I decided to arrange for Xiao Ba to marry you. However, when she found out that the person she was going to marry was you—Martin White—she cried several times in secret."
Duke Merlin couldn't help laughing as he spoke, and Jovian, who was standing beside him, blushed slightly when she heard it.
Duke Merlin paused, his expression becoming serious, and he looked directly at Martin: "Martin, the future is chaotic and unclear. In this vast space and endless river of time, the future is always uncertain."
"If you think you can rest easy in the future, you're gravely mistaken. I tell you this to make you understand that only by striving with all your might can the future be brighter and more glorious. On the contrary, if you covet comfort and do not strive for progress, you may soon be swallowed up by the waves of fate, with no future to speak of."
"As for the matter of the Duke of the Southern Territory, I will immediately arrange for the mages in my family to go to the White Family and provide secret protection."
"However, I will not interfere with your protection of your Viscountry. Whether you want to soar like a dragon in the wind and clouds, or struggle in the mud like a reptile, it all depends on your own luck."
Duke Merlin changed the subject, speaking in a slightly slower tone. "By the way, there's one more crucial matter. Your wedding with Xiao Ba must take place on time next June. This is very important."
Martin's face was full of curiosity, his eyes flashing with inquiry. He couldn't help but ask, "Your Excellency the Duke, could this wedding be of vital importance in the future?"
Duke Merlin remained calm and responded unhurriedly, "This wasn't foreseen in the divination. However, getting married sooner will allow for the birth of a son sooner. For the family to continue in the future, an heir is essential; this is a crucial matter."
After hearing this, Martin couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth, and an invisible black line seemed to appear on his forehead. For a moment, he didn't know how to answer.
Duke Merlin then said solemnly, his eyes sweeping over his granddaughters one by one, "No word of what was said in this room today can be revealed to anyone outside. If anyone breaks the rules, don't blame the Merlin family for disregarding our blood relationship and expelling them."
Several girls were frightened by the stern tone and nodded hurriedly, agreeing in a low but firm voice.
Then, Duke Merlin looked at Xiao Ba and said gently, "Xiao Ba, take Martin to the inner garden for a walk."
After giving the instructions, he led the other three girls out of the room. Eric, always a quick-witted man, saw this and was very perceptive. He quickly took the two dragons and left with them.
In the blink of an eye, the people in the room dispersed. At this moment, only Martin and Jovian were left. The room suddenly became quiet and the atmosphere became a little subtle.
Martin felt a little uncomfortable. In his previous life, Martin had always been a little idler and rarely interacted with girls. The most extraordinary time was when he gave the quintuplets a massage to relax.
At this time, Jovian said, "Martin, let me take you around."
Martin nodded after hearing this, and the two of them walked towards the inner garden.
Jovian and Martin walked slowly along the winding gravel road. Although they were a little reserved at first, they gradually became familiar with each other as they talked back and forth.
Qiao Wei'an raised her eyes, her eyes flickering, and asked softly, "Martin, will you be good to me in the future?"
Martin heard this with a sincere and determined look in his eyes. He responded without hesitation, "Don't worry, you will be my wife in the future. If I don't treat you well, who else can I treat well? But you have to remember that after we get married, I will be the only man you can have by your side."
Qiao Wei'an's cheeks flushed slightly, like a shy cloud in the sky, and she said softly, "The Merlin family's rules have always been strict. Besides, I'm not that kind of person."
Afterwards, the two enthusiastically shared the interesting things in their lives.
During the conversation, Martin inadvertently caught a glimpse of Jovian's sweet smile. At that moment, the upward curve of her mouth and her lively eyes seemed to have a wonderful magic that made his heart beat fast. An irresistible urge surged in his heart, and he couldn't help but want to get closer and kiss those lips as delicate as rose petals.
Jovian felt Martin approaching and instantly tensed up. Her hands subconsciously clutched the hem of her skirt tightly, her fingertips turning white. Her eyes slowly closed, her long eyelashes trembling slightly like butterfly wings. Just as Martin's mouth was about to touch Jovian, a crisp cry suddenly rang out.
The two of them were shocked and separated quickly in panic.
Martin looked in the direction of the voice and saw a graceful young girl standing not far away.
Full of doubts, he turned and cast an inquiring gaze at Qiao Wei'an. Qiao Wei'an's cheeks were red like ripe apples, and she explained, "She is my sister."
Only then did Martin realize that it was his sister-in-law who had ruined his plans. Qiao Weiyan walked up to her sister and said in a soft but slightly scolding voice, "Why are you here?"
The little girl blinked her big watery eyes and answered crisply, "Viola asked me to come to you, sister."
After hearing this, a hint of anger flashed across Qiao Vian's eyes, but she quickly regained her gentleness and sent her sister away with soft words.
When his sister disappeared at the end of the path, Martin walked up and asked curiously, "Who is Viola?"
Qiao Wei'an explained patiently: "She was the second girl standing behind Grandma Meilin in the room at that time."
Martin nodded slightly, lost in recollection, and after a moment nodded to indicate that he remembered.
The two men started talking again. Martin was still determined to get close to her like he did before.
But Qiao Wei'an seemed to have sensed something and no longer gave him any chance to take advantage of her. Her ambiguous attitude was like fishing, which made Martin's heart itch.
Looking at Martin's anxious look, Jovian couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle, and her laughter like a silver bell echoed in the air.
Perhaps he was overwhelmed by the sweet atmosphere, or perhaps he could not control his emotions. While they were chatting excitedly, Martin seized the opportunity and quickly kissed Jovian on the cheek.
Just as he was about to take another step forward, a figure suddenly appeared behind him—it was the supervisor.
In the special circumstances of aristocratic marriages, such supervisors shoulder the heavy responsibility of maintaining etiquette and norms. After all, young men and women are alone and their emotions are passionate, so it is very easy for them to do something unexpected.
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