Chapter 26: Bad reputation, not a good match
In the vast land of Kyushu, dynasties emerged and aristocratic families prospered, all of them respected Daxia.
In the present Daxia, the prime minister holds the sole power, has overwhelming authority, influence over the entire world, and his reputation shakes the world.
As his only son, his status was even higher than that of the crown prince.
The Su family has been living in this small Yuyi City for too long, and now it seems that there is such an opportunity in front of him...
A fine layer of sweat appeared on Su Changkong's palms.
Su Qinghan took in all the changes in her father's expression, clenched her hands, and felt powerless and angry.
It was the same when the Su family forced her to marry Lin Fan according to the marriage contract left by the older generation.
I thought her sister was luckier than her and might be able to escape such a fate.
But I didn't expect that it would end up like this...
"I don't mean anything else. I just asked casually because Miss Qingyao is so pure and lovely."
Jiang Lan smiled casually, and looked over Su Qingyao who was standing there in a daze, as if with some kind of admiration in his eyes.
In the original plot, Su Qingyao does have a physique similar to that of a cauldron, which can help people practice.
Moreover, because of her innocent nature, she had no obstacles in breaking through and basically did not encounter any bottlenecks. The further she progressed, the faster her cultivation improved.
However, he asked this question just now not because he coveted her physique.
It was purely for the purpose of maintaining the original temperament and habits, and to intimidate Su Qinghan at the same time.
Although he blamed his father for the plot against Lin Fan in Xueyue Pavilion today, his words and actions at that time were somewhat different from before.
A slight difference would not arouse suspicion in a short period of time.
However, over time, once this difference is magnified, it is more likely to cause problems.
Jiang Lan is currently unsure of the condition of his body.
To be on the safe side, it is better to at least be safe.
It is not difficult to play the role of a lustful second-generation rich man. Well, actually it is not really an act, after all, lust is a man’s nature.
Su Changkong bowed and replied, "Reporting to Master Jiang, Qingyao is 28 years old and has never been married. The clan has always allowed her to study hard and practice at the academy. Over the years, she has never been allowed to come into contact with men of the opposite sex..."
Hearing this, Su Qingyao looked at her father blankly.
Her head was buzzing, and then the blood color on her face slowly faded, turning a little pale.
Why did he suddenly bring up whether I was married or not? Was he planning to marry me off?
The women from the major families in the surrounding Yuyi City looked at Su Qingyao with undisguised envy and jealousy in their eyes.
Although everyone knows that Jiang Lan has a bad reputation and is not a good match.
But he is handsome and elegant, with outstanding demeanor, and is the most powerful person in Daxia today.
Who wouldn’t desire such a high branch right before your eyes?
As long as he nodded slightly, countless talented women would rush to offer themselves to him...
"No, that's good."
Jiang Lan continued to smile, then looked at Su Qingyao, "Ms. Qingyao, you are sitting a little far away. Are you afraid of me?"
Su Qingyao still stood there in a daze.
Hearing this, she bit her lower lip tightly with her jade-like teeth, her pretty face turned pale, and then she looked at her father as if asking for help.
However, Su Changkong seemed to have made up his mind at this moment, and he still stood with his hands clasped and his waist bent.
It seemed as if he completely ignored Su Qingyao's gaze.
Qingyao, don't blame your father. This kind of thing...
He kept sighing in his heart, feeling guilty, but when he thought of the current situation of the Su family and the future that was just around the corner, he became more determined.
The old man, the backbone of the Su family, doesn't have many years left to live. Although Su Qinghan is extremely talented, she is still too young to support the huge Su family. Even if she joins the Dao Cang Sword Sect, it will not be of much use.
Among the four major families in Yuyi City, which one has no nepotism relationship with those immortal sects? Zhao Dieyi looked at Jiang Lan who was gently shaking the wine in the golden cup and said with a light "Puh".
She was thinking whether or not to rescue the poor girl Su Qingyao.
Suddenly, a voice as cold as snow was heard, "Qingyao is still young and doesn't know the etiquette. She is afraid that she might get too close and offend Mr. Jiang with some rude and vulgar behavior..."
Accompanied by bursts of refreshing fragrance.
Su Qinghan stood up, walked a few steps to Jiang Lan's side, then sat down with his legs bent.
The pure white long skirt makes her figure look even more slender and graceful, and her legs appear extremely long under the skirt.
"Qinghan apologizes to Master Jiang on behalf of my sister. I hope Master Jiang will not blame me."
She slightly rolled up her sleeves, revealing a white and delicate wrist like jade. She picked up the wine jug with her bare hands, filled Jiang Lan's glass with wine, and spoke with an apologetic tone.
"Qinghan..."
"elder sister……"
Su Changkong and Su Qingyao were both stunned. They didn't expect that Su Qinghan, who was always proud and aloof like a snow-white plum, would suddenly stand up at this time and rescue her.
"It's my father's incompetence. I'm sorry..."
Su Changkong felt more and more guilty.
Su Qingyao was touched, but at the same time she was extremely regretful. If she had been a little braver, her sister wouldn't have to help her out. She was really useless...
Everyone at the banquet, including Zhao Tianhe, was aware of this scene and acted as if they had not seen it.
Only the female members of the family looked disappointed with Su Qingyao. The opportunity was right in front of her, but she didn't seize it and gave it to her sister. Today, they finally saw how stupid this girl is.
"Miss Qinghan, you are joking. I was just joking. Why would I blame Miss Qingyao for no reason?" Jiang Lan smiled, and his other hand under the jade table grabbed the pair of jade hands that Su Qinghan had just put down.
It is slightly cool, soft and delicate, just like the finest flawless mutton-fat jade. You can feel it on your fingers, which are exceptionally slender and long.
He seemed to be stroking a jade work of art. His face looked normal, but his eyes were filled with interest.
Su Qinghan stiffened slightly, as if he had touched a poisonous snake, and goose bumps appeared all over his body.
In front of everyone, she didn't dare to stretch her hand back, for fear of offending Jiang Lan and making him unhappy.
The whole person felt very uncomfortable there.
Throughout the entire banquet, Su Qinghan couldn't remember how many times Jiang Lan had flirted with him.
Even after Su Changkong noticed it later, he could only bite the bullet and pretend not to see it, with helplessness and guilt in his eyes.
The banquet was finally over when the moonlight did not pass the third eaves, and all the guests said goodbye and left.
Zhao Tianhe was going to leave Yuyi City and return to Jingyang City the next day. Halfway through the banquet, he took Zhao Dieyi and left early.
After seeing Su Qinghan's situation, he was really worried that Jiang Lan would set his sights on Zhao Dieyi.
After Zhao Dieyi's Jueyin Cold Vein problem was solved, he naturally had to return to Chi Yao Sect to practice as soon as possible to avoid attracting thieves.
(End of this chapter)
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