Chapter 825: Im Just Informing You

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Huangfu Ruiling and Ye Lengan were in the office discussing plans for the upcoming New Year when there was a sudden knock on the door.

After receiving permission, Li San entered and approached Huangfu Ruiling respectfully. Master, Madam from the ancestral mansion called. She wants to discuss New Year arrangements with you.

Upon hearing Li Sans report, Ye Lengan looked surprised. She raised her head and glanced at Huangfu Ruiling. Havent you informed them yet?

They had already decided to spend the New Year together, so Ye Lengan a.s.sumed Huangfu Ruiling had already informed his family. She didnt expect Huangfu Ruiling to remain silent even with the New Year approaching.

Huangfu Ruiling was momentarily taken aback. Then, he glanced at Ye Lengan and replied, I forgot.

In truth, the matter hadnt crossed his mind. He was accustomed to doing things his own way and didnt feel the need to inform anyone of his decisions. This time was no exception.

Observing Huangfu Ruilings expression, Ye Lengan understood the situation. She shook her head with a smile and said, You should answer the call. At least acknowledge it.

She knew Huangfu Ruiling wasnt particularly sentimental toward his parents, but certain events like the New Year still required acknowledgment.

After Ye Lengans remark, Huangfu Ruiling took the phone from Li San and answered coldly, Whats the matter?

Initially, Zhongyu Liuying was concerned that Huangfu Ruiling might refuse the call, embarra.s.sing her in front of Nangong Xiyu.

However, upon hearing Huangfu Ruilings icy tone, she couldnt help but s.h.i.+ver. She quickly composed herself, knowing her reaction was excessive. Ruiling, its nothing major. With the New Year approaching, I just wanted to ask when you plan to return to the ancestral home. Many activities are starting soon, but the sacrificial arrangements are the priority.

Large families like the Huangfu family held sacrificial rituals annually to honor their ancestors before the New Year.

Huangfu Ruiling furrowed his brow and replied coldly, I wont be going back to the ancestral mansion this year. As for the sacrifice, leave it to Father and Second Uncle.

What? Zhongyu Liuyings voice rose in astonishment. You, as the head of the Huangfu family, cant just disregard tradition like this, Ruiling.

Upon hearing Huangfu Ruilings response, Nangong Xiyu couldnt help but sit up straight, putting aside her previous disagreements with Zhongyu Liuying. She just wanted to understand the situation.

While she could infer some details from Zhongyu Liuyings words, Huangfu Ruilings decision not to return for the New Year troubled her.

Like Zhongyu Liuying, she understood that Huangfu Ruiling, as the family head, should attend such significant events.

Ive made my decision, Huangfu Ruiling a.s.serted firmly. Im informing you, not seeking your opinion.

His cold words sent a chill down Zhongyu Liuyings spine.

It dawned on her that the person on the other end of the line wasnt just her son but also the head of the Huangfu family. Regardless of his decisions, she had no say.

Realizing this, Zhongyu Liuying felt disheartened and wondered if her son was a disappointment.

Though Nangong Xiyu didnt know Huangfu Ruilings response, she could sense from Zhongyu Liuyings expression that things werent going smoothly.

Facing Nangong Xiyus scrutinizing gaze, Zhongyu Liuying took a deep breath and said, Alright, I understand. However, as the family head, you need to attend the sacrifice. And since youre engaged to Lengan, shouldnt she partic.i.p.ate in the sacrifice too? Its an opportunity for her to meet the ancestors of the Huangfu family.

Though Huangfu Ruilings decision not to return for the New Year troubled Zhongyu Liuying, she knew she couldnt push further without embarra.s.sing herself. However, she felt obligated to bring up the sacrifice. IfHuangfu Ruiling skipped it, the family would surely gossip.

When the time came, n.o.body would dare to gossip about Huangfu Ruiling. Ultimately, the ones who would bear the blame would be her and Nangong Xiyu. After all, they were the ones responsible for the domestic affairs. Moreover, her responsibility would outweigh Nangong Xiyus, as she was Huangfu Ruilings biological mother.

Therefore, no matter what, she had to persuade Huangfu Ruiling to attend the sacrifice. So, even if it was against protocol for Ye Lengan to attend the sacrifice, she had to bring it up.

She was well aware of how important Ye Lengan was in Huangfu Ruilings eyes. By bringing Ye Lengan into the discussion, she hoped to convince Huangfu Ruiling to attend the sacrifice, regardless of protocol.

Upon hearing Zhongyu Liuyings mention of the sacrifice, Huangfu Ruiling couldnt help but furrow his brow. After a moments thought, he responded, Inform me once the date for the sacrifice is set. Ill bring Anan with me.

Good!

Zhongyu Liuying wanted to say more, but the call was abruptly disconnected.

Nevertheless, Huangfu Ruilings agreement to attend the sacrifice was a relief.

Seeing Zhongyu Liuying hang up the phone, Nangong Xiyu quickly asked, How did it go? Will Ruiling return for the New Year?

No. Zhongyu Liuying shook her head, changing the subject. But he has agreed to attend the pre-New Year sacrifice.

Upon hearing this, Nangong Xiyu frowned. He wont come back for the New Year? Isnt that undesirable?