Chapter 829: The Only Son

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The matter of whether the child could be recorded in the family tree brought the scene to a deadlock.

Huangfu Jingzhang insisted on registering the child in the family tree today to counter Huangfu Ruiling, regardless of the circ.u.mstances. Zhongyu Liuying naturally sided with him.

As for Huangfu Ruiling, although he didnt say much and wasnt very insistent, it was clear that they wouldnt get what they wanted.

Thus, the situation became extremely awkward.

Seeing this, Huangfu Jingxian stepped forward with a smile to persuade, The child is still young; theres no rush to enter the family tree. Lets discuss it later! The most important thing now is the sacrifice, and the auspicious time is approaching. We cant afford to delay.

Yes, thats right! Nangong Xiyu also stepped forward. Lets discuss this privately later!

At this point, Huangfu Jingzhang and Zhongyu Liuying were somewhat swayed. Their persistence wasnt due to love for their grandson but simply because they disagreed with Huangfu Ruilings att.i.tude.

However, it seemed that continuing to insist would only prolong the stalemate. Since someone had come forward to mediate, they naturally relented.

But although Huangfu Jingzhang and Zhongyu Liuying were willing to back down, it was evident that Huangfu Ruiling wasnt willing to let go so easily.

He didnt intend to give in just because someone had tried to persuade him. He maintained a stern expression, stating, Ive said it before, the child will never be recorded in the family genealogy. Theres no room for negotiation now or in the future.

He was indifferent to the feud between Zhong Yating and Li Yiran; his stance was solely based on precedent. Throughout the major families, illegitimate children were never recorded in the family genealogy. This was a fact, leading to his direct refusal.

Upon hearing Huangfu Ruilings words, Li Yiran, standing nearby, turned pale. This child was her only bargaining chip. But now, with Huangfu Ruiling, the family head, publicly announcing that her son couldnt be recorded in the family tree, it was tantamount to denying her sons affiliation with the Huangfu family.

In families like the Huangfu family, mere registration didnt grant one members.h.i.+p. Only being recorded in the family genealogy symbolized acknowledgment as a member. If her son couldnt be recorded, he would never be considered a legitimate member of the Huangfu family. What kind of future would her son have?

More importantly, what about her? Without her sons support, what status would she have within the Huangfu family? Would she have to live at the mercy of Zhong Yating?

In contrast to Li Yiran, Zhong Yating was ecstatic! She didnt understand why Huangfu Ruiling was so adamant, but she knew this situation favored her the most.

If it werent for the inappropriate setting, she would have burst into laughter.

Huangfu Ruiling, Huangfu Jingzhang roared, What kind of heart do you have, denying your brothers child from entering the family tree!

Mind your tone. Huangfu Ruiling glanced at Huangfu Jingzhang indifferently, then stated, Im not stopping Huangfu Ruixiangs child from being recorded in the family genealogy. However, under normal circ.u.mstances, illegitimate children arent included in the family tree. This isnt unique to the Huangfu family; other families do the same.

These words made Huangfu Jingzhangs expression darken slightly, but he didnt back down. Instead, he confidently a.s.serted, You said it yourself, thats under normal circ.u.mstances. But now, this child is Ruixiangs only son, so theres nothing wrong with my request.

At that moment, Zhong Yating wanted to spit on Huangfu Jingzhangs face.

What did he mean by Ruixiangs only son? Was she dead? Wouldnt the child she gave birth to in the future also be Ruixiangs?

Ye Lengan, who had been observing from the sidelines, couldnt help but chuckle.

Her crisp laughter sounded particularly eerie in the tense atmosphere, drawing everyones attention to her.

Instantly, the expressions of Huangfu Jingzhang and Zhongyu Liuying turned even uglier. When they looked at Ye Lengan, their gazes were murderous.

In contrast, Zhong Yatings eyes gleamed. She had a feeling that whatever Ye Lengan said would benefit her.

Ye Lengan, have you no manners? Huangfu Jingzhang berated, Do you realize the significance of todays occasion? This is our Huangfu familys important sacrificial ceremony. Yet, youre here smiling frivolously. Do you have any respect for our ancestors?

Before you ask me, why dont you reflect on yourself? Ye Lengan shrugged casually. Since you acknowledge the importance of todays occasion, dont make unreasonable requests here and waste everyones time, right? Since you dont even respect the ancestors of the Huangfu family, do you have the right to scold me?

Instantly, Huangfu Jingzhang felt a pang in his chest. Clutching his chest, he pointed at Ye Lengan with a trembling finger. You

What? Ye Lengan interrupted, Did I say something wrong? Furthermore, what do you mean by Ruixiangs only son? Has Ruixiang lost his ability to have children? Can he no longer have children in the future?

Her words immediately s.h.i.+fted everyones focus to Huangfu Ruixiang. The intense gazes seemed to bore holes into him.

Dont talk nonsense, Zhongyu Liuying immediately intervened. Ruixiang is healthy. Dont slander him just because you have someone backing you up. If you speak irresponsibly again, dont blame me for being rude!

With a fierce glare, she looked at Ye Lengan. If looks could kill, Ye Lengan would have been torn to shreds by now.

She didnt care about Huangfu Ruiling, who stood behind Ye Lengan. She couldnt allow Ye Lengan to slander Ruixiang. Otherwise, if todays events were to spread, how would Ruixiang face others in the future?