Chapter 798: Get Married as Soon as Possible

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Lian Mengzhu kept her head down, avoiding any eye contact with Ye Yikun. Yet, she could keenly sense his piercing gaze upon her. Uncertain whether her response would appease him, she dared not lift her gaze.

Though she was the victim in this matter, the perpetrator was her own biological sister. Hence, she fretted over the possibility of her father redirecting his anger towards her.

Her heart seethed with hatred towards Lian Zixin. The events orchestrated by her sister had led to a decade-long separation from her biological daughter, jeopardizing her standing within the Ye family. All the kindness she had extended to Lian Zixin over the years seemed utterly wasted.

Ye Yikun remained silent, observing Lian Mengzhu intently.

This only heightened Lian Mengzhus mental strain, leaving her feeling fragile and unsteady.

Ye Hongxuans eyes brimmed with concern as he watched his wifes distress. Yet, under his fathers watchful eye, he was powerless to intervene.

After a prolonged silence, Ye Yikun withdrew his gaze. If youre certain, then so be it.

A sigh of relief escaped Lian Mengzhu.

s.h.i.+fting the conversation to Ye Wanwan, Ye Yikun asked, How are things between you and Xingrui?

While the alliance with Ye Lengan and the Huangfu family was crucial, the union between Ye Wanwan and the Murong family could not be overlooked.

Facing Ye Yikuns inquiry, Ye Wanwan remained composed. Xingrui and I get along quite well. He treats me kindly, but

At this point, Ye Wanwan hesitated, meeting Ye Yikuns gaze with a troubled expression. After todays events, Xingrui is confused about the relations.h.i.+p between our Ye family and Ye Lengan. He probed me several times when I saw him off. Yet, Im unsure how to respond.

Ye Yikun furrowed his brows. After a moments contemplation, he spoke, Tell him the truth: you and Ye Lengan were twins, separated because of Lian Zixins jealousy. This is an internal matter of the Ye family, kept under wraps.

He had intended to reveal this publicly once Ye Lengan returned.

This approach would legitimize Ye Lengans ident.i.ty without tarnis.h.i.+ng Ye Wanwans reputation. It was a solution that served dual purposes.

Grateful for Ye Yikuns response, Ye Wanwans eyes gleamed with relief. Understood, Grandfather.

Though she knew the Ye family wouldnt forsake her, her grandfathers persistent desire for Ye Lengans return was undeniably pressure-inducing. She feared Ye Lengans return might expose her true ident.i.ty. Yet, with her grandfathers endors.e.m.e.nt, she found solace.

Ye Yikun nodded, then continued, Although your engagement with Xingrui is recent, I must caution you. Despite appearances, unforeseen changes may occur in the future. Your marriage with Xingrui is no exception.

Father, Ye Hongxuan interjected, alarmed, Wanwan is still young. How could she

He grasped the implication behind his fathers words. His father hoped Wanwan and Murong Xingrui would marry as soon as possible.

In the Hidden World, higher cultivation often delayed marriage. Cultivators in the Hidden World were different from ordinary people in the mortal world; maintaining youth wasnt a challenge with sufficient cultivation. Cultivators could live up to two to three hundred years, or even longer with higher cultivation.

Hence, they seldom married early. Most considered marriage after reaching a century of age.

But Ye Wanwan was merely a teenager. How could she marry so soon?

Lian Mengzhus expression soured, clearly opposed to the idea. She didnt want her daughter to marry at such a tender age.

Wanwan is indeed young. Ye Yikun remained composed. But Xingrui is already in his seventies. Even if they marry now, its acceptable. Besides, this concerns Wanwan. Let her decide.

Murong Xingruis age exceeded Ye Yikuns by several decades, a common occurrence in the Hidden World. Some even surpa.s.sed a hundred years. Long lifespans in the Hidden World made such differences insignificant.

All eyes turned to Ye Wanwan, awaiting her response.

Though her expression flickered, Ye Wanwan swiftly regained composure. Understood, Grandfather. Ill urge the Murong family to propose marriage promptly.

The Murong family must initiate the proposal; otherwise, the Ye family would appear hasty.

Initially resistant to her grandfathers suggestion, Ye Wanwan found merit upon reflection.

Even if Ye Lengan returned, announcing them as twins wouldnt jeopardize her status.

Yet, no wall was impervious.

If her true ident.i.ty surfaced, the Murong familys response was uncertain. But if she and Murong Xingrui were married, even if the Murong family knew, as long as the Ye family acknowledged her ident.i.ty, shed retain her position as the matriarch of the Murong family.

After a brief deliberation, she a.s.sented.

Wanwan! Ye Hongxuan was incredulous. Frowning, he protested, Do you understand what youre agreeing to? Youre still so young! How could you marry so soon?

Their longstanding bond couldnt be disregarded. He cared deeply for his daughter, Ye Wanwan. Thus, her agreement left him vehemently opposed.

After all, Ye Wanwan was too young for marriage.