Chapter 831: Stay for Lunch

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The farce came to an end, concluding with Huangfu Jingzhang and Zhongyu Liuying retreating.

Li Yiran, not qualified to enter the ancestral hall, lingered outside unwillingly.

Quietly, she stood there, gazing up at the ancestral hall. Unaware of the situation inside, her heart brimmed with resentment.

She had antic.i.p.ated a grand entrance but ended up alone outside, her son unrecognized by the Huangfu family.

Recalling Zhong Yatings provoking gaze, she felt an urge to confront her.

She realized that despite Zhongyu Liuyings efforts to elevate her status, a difference remained between her and Zhong Yating, starkly evident in todays events.

While Zhong Yating could stand proudly by Huangfu Ruixiangs side, she was left outside, even her son unacknowledged.

This fueled her ambition to surpa.s.s Zhong Yating and to be recognized by the Huangfu family.

She not only wanted her son to be listed in the Huangfu family genealogy but also insisted on having her own name recorded in the Huangfu family genealogy.

Unbeknownst to her, a strong ambition took root in her heart.

Despite some twists, the sacrificial ceremony proceeded smoothly, not delaying the auspicious time.

Afterward, Huangfu Ruiling added Ye Lengans name to the genealogy.

Seeing this situation, Huangfu Jingzhang still wanted to intervene, using the reason that the two were not yet married to stop them. However, when he looked up and met Huangfu Ruilings icy gaze, the half-step he had already taken forward gradually retreated.

As the ceremony ended, direct descendants returned to the hall while collateral relatives departed, planning to reunite for dinner on New Years Eve.

As for Li Yiran, she had already returned to the hall well before the conclusion of the sacrificial ceremony. At this moment, her expression was entirely natural, devoid of any resentment. In fact, her countenance appeared remarkably serene, as if the preceding events had never occurred at all.

Upon entering the main hall at that moment, Ye Lengans eyes flickered with a hint of surprise when she saw Li Yiran sitting there.

She hadnt expected Li Yirans adaptability to be quite good! Just moments ago, she had suffered such a huge humiliation, yet now she appeared completely unaffected. However, Ye Lengan couldnt shake the feeling that something was changing about Li Yiran.

The sacrificial ceremony had ended, and Huangfu Ruiling had no intention of staying longer. He rose to leave with Ye Lengan.

As soon as Huangfu Ruiling got up, Zhongyu Liuying immediately spoke up, Ruiling, since youre already here, its almost lunchtime. Why dont you and Lengan stay and have lunch before leaving?

Yes, yes! Huangfu Ruixiang chimed in, Brother, youve been absent during the New Years celebrations. Why dont we have a meal together now?

Huangfu Ruilings absence during the New Year at the ancestral mansion was something Huangfu Ruixiang had only learned upon his return. He had hoped to use these days to bond with Huangfu Ruiling.

During this period, he had been diligently cultivating for the upcoming family a.s.sessment. Huangfu Ruiling had already made it clear that if he failed, he would have to leave the Hidden World.

If he failed this time, he would have almost no chance of returning to the Huangfu family in the Hidden World. Despite his efforts in cultivation, he still lacked confidence in himself.

So, he had hoped to use this time to build a good relations.h.i.+p with Huangfu Ruiling. Perhaps, even if he failed the test, he could still stay with Huangfu Ruilings support.

However, to his surprise, even on such a significant day as the New Year, Huangfu Ruiling had no intention of staying at the ancestral mansion. So, he had to seize every opportunity to improve his relations.h.i.+p with Huangfu Ruiling. Perhaps there would still be a chance for things to turn around.

No, well leave first, Huangfu Ruiling said coldly. You all enjoy your meal.

With that, he prepared to leave with Ye Lengan.

Zhongyu Liuying stood up and blocked their way. She forced a smile and said, Ruiling, were all family. Cant you stay for a meal?

As she spoke, there was a hint of pleading in her tone, as if she were just an ordinary mother who wanted to have a meal with her son.

Seeing Zhongyu Liuying in front of him, Ye Lengans eyes flickered with doubt. She felt that Zhongyu Liuying seemed particularly eager for Huangfu Ruiling to stay for a meal, which seemed strange no matter how she looked at it.

The mother-son relations.h.i.+p between Zhongyu Liuying and Huangfu Ruiling was not so deep, perhaps just slightly better than strangers. However, Zhongyu Liuying now seemed to attach great importance to Huangfu Ruiling, which seemed odd.

Huangfu Ruiling frowned, preparing to object.

Before he could speak, Ye Lengan tugged at his sleeve and said with a smile, Since your mother has said so, why dont we stay for a meal before leaving? After all, we need to eat too.

Initially, Zhongyu Liuying was dissatisfied with Ye Lengans interruption. However, upon hearing Ye Lengans words, her eyes immediately lit up, and she seemed much happier.