The patriarch of the Lan family, Lan Xinyue's father, was sitting at the head of the table. However, due to a sudden illness in recent years, his health had deteriorated significantly, and his complexion was not as good as that of the second and third masters of the Lan family. His inner strength had also dimmed.
"Brother, I don't think I need to repeat why my third brother and I have come here."
Second Master Lan was handsome and imposing, with sharp features and an arrogant demeanor, clearly intending to overshadow Master Lan.
Master Lan glanced at him but didn't say anything.
Second Master Lan then secretly winked at Third Master Lan, who was sitting to the side and was slightly thinner.
Third Master Lan understood his meaning and, like a peacemaker, immediately put on a smile. "Brother, you see, these past few years, your health has been declining. You have no sons, only a daughter, Xinyue. She is capable, meticulous, and steady in her actions, bringing honor to our Lan family. However, she is, after all, a woman. She is already quite grown up; a woman's heart is like a needle at the bottom of the sea. If she gets married in the future, then..."
With a painstaking expression, Third Master Lan clapped his hands and said, "What should we do now?"
Second Master Lan then added in a more serious tone, “So, eldest brother, you see, once Xinyue gets married, who will lead this huge Lan family, its businesses, martial arts schools, and its disciples? Right now, Third Brother and I are still capable and have the ability to do so. Don’t worry, we will definitely not mistreat Xinyue in the future. Her wedding day will be extremely grand.”
“That’s right, that’s right.” Third Master Lan agreed with a smile, “Brother, then we’ll move in later tonight to take over some matters, so that we can avoid the hassle of moving in later…”
"When will I ever marry off my daughter?"
Just then, Master Lan, who had been silent all along, suddenly slammed his hand on the table and spoke angrily. But as soon as he finished speaking, he started coughing, and a servant immediately brought him tea.
Second Master Lan and Third Master Lan exchanged a glance, both flashing cold light. Then, Second Master Lan's tone became less polite, "Brother, why are you angry? What we said is also true."
What constitutes a fact?
At this moment, Lan Xinyue walked in from outside with her maid, her voice clear and resonant.
"Oh, it's Xinyue. Perfect timing, we were just discussing your marriage with your father."
"marriage?"
Lan Xinyue walked over, her beautiful eyes filled with laughter, but her tone was anything but polite, "Second Uncle, Third Uncle, I haven't found a good match yet, and I'm not in a hurry to get married, so you really don't need to worry about me."
"Not marrying? Are you not marrying, or are you keeping a gigolo in the North Courtyard, indulging in debauchery all day long?" Second Master Lan was immediately enraged by Lan Xinyue's retort, and once he uttered those words, he showed no mercy whatsoever.
Lan Xinyue's expression turned cold. "White face?"
"Isn't that right? Do you really think we're blind and deaf and don't know?"
For the past year, Xu Yiran has been living in the Lan family compound and rarely goes out. Of course, with his abilities, even if he did go out, no one would know. Naturally, very few people have seen his face.
Then Master Lan and Master Lan naturally assumed that Lan Xinyue was keeping a man hidden away.
"Hehe, Second Uncle, Third Uncle, what are you doing here, spouting such high-sounding words about the future reputation and status of the Lan family? Think back to that night a year ago, when bandits broke into the mansion and the crisis was imminent. Where were you then? Don't tell me you were far away and didn't hear a thing."
"this……"
Such a blatant accusation immediately made Master Lan Er and Master Lan San lose face. Master Lan San was stunned for a moment before immediately retorting, "If you can't even deal with mere bandits, how can you be considered a member of my Lan family?"
“Wrong.” Lan Xinyue replied in a cold voice, “I am a member of the Lan family, but I am my father’s daughter. I have very little to do with my second and third uncles who did not help me in this critical moment.”
"How dare you, Lan Xinyue! Do you even respect us, your elders? Do you really think you can be so arrogant just because you hold the title of patriarch? Let me tell you, you'll be marrying us sooner or later. I don't believe you can stay with the Lan family forever."
Lan Xinyue was always aloof, but seeing her father coughing in anger, she was immediately enraged. Looking at Second Master Lan and Third Master Lan, she glared at them and said angrily, "Even so, I will never give up the position of family head. Give up on that idea."
"Since that's the case, then don't blame us for not taking action." Unexpectedly, Second Master Lan and Third Master Lan were in a hurry and came prepared. As soon as they finished speaking, nearly a hundred guards rushed in from outside the hall and surrounded the entire hall in an instant. They forced the steward who was originally guarding the hall, as well as the maids who were serving in the hall, to stand there and dare not move.
In an instant, murderous intent filled the air, swords were drawn and spears were poised to strike, and the air itself seemed to freeze.
Faced with the oppressive aura of Second Master Lan and Third Master Lan, Lan Xinyue stood in front of Old Master Lan without flinching.
This document is copyrighted and may not be reproduced!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
