102: Chu Shengfan's perfect match

That evening, during their nightly chat.

Chu Qinhui recounted the events of Chen Ling and Xiao Fan from earlier in the day.

Chu Qinhui didn't think it was a big deal, but Jiang Nian frowned.

"Xiao Fan doesn't understand yet, so a few jokes are fine. But if he genuinely develops feelings, and someone takes advantage of it, you, as his father, will have cause to cry."

"What's the big deal? Love is a matter of mutual consent. I believe Xiao Fan can control himself."

Jiang Nian sat at her dressing table, slowly removing the hairpin from her hair.

"Let's not even talk about whether falling in love affects Cultivation. Just consider that the other villages saw Chen Family Village's daughter give Xiao Fan a sachet. What will they think?

Won't they assume we're looking for suitable matches for our children? Then all sorts of girls will flock around your son. It's hard to say if one of them might be particularly skilled and ensnare your son. What would you do then? If it's unrequited love for one person, that's one thing, but if he becomes a philandering Young Master, our family's reputation will be ruined."

As Jiang Nian spoke more and more, Chu Qinhui's expression lost its initial confidence. He paced back and forth a few steps.

"Surely not. Xiao Fan is always so well-behaved and sensible; he would never become such a person."

"My son, of course, wouldn't become such a person, but he can't resist too many temptations around him. My son isn't a Saint; he's bound to make mistakes sometimes.

So, aren't I just taking precautions in advance?"

"Indeed, Xiao Fan is currently on duty in town, and we can't always watch over him. It is necessary to take precautions. So, in your opinion, what should we do now?"

Chu Qinhui pondered for a long time, deciding to ask for his wife's opinion.

"In my opinion, we should first arrange Xiao Fan's engagement. Let him know that he has a wife, so he has a sense of balance in his heart when facing temptations."

"Engagement? Chen Ling?" Chu Qinhui thought for a moment, then nodded. "Village Chief Chen and our father are old acquaintances, and the Chen family is of good standing. Since they grew up together, an engagement would be suitable."

Hearing Chu Qinhui's words, Jiang Nian slowly shook her head.

"For Xiao Fan's fiancée, I actually have someone else in mind."

"Who?" Chu Qinhui came to his wife's side, asking curiously.

Jiang Nian pointed to her eyes in the Void Realm. "Xu Yinyue."

Upon hearing this name, Chu Qinhui instantly understood.

"In terms of background, Xu Yinyue's family background is simpler, which also avoids the hassle of various relatives later on.

Moreover, Xu Yinyue has a special Physique and possesses that unique ability. If it can be passed down to the Chu family Bloodline in the future, it would undoubtedly be a great boon for the Chu family for generations to come.

She is the most suitable candidate."

Chu Qinhui nodded in agreement. "Good, tomorrow I will ask Father for his opinion."

Mentioning his father, Chu Qinhui looked troubled. "Our father has a good relationship with Village Chief Chen; he might prefer the Chen family's granddaughter."

Facing Chu Qinhui's worry, Jiang Nian's expression remained calm. "That might have been the case before, but after Xu Yinyue demonstrated her special ability, it might not be so certain."

Chu Qinhui pondered for two seconds and also felt that Xiao Fan was definitely more important in his father's heart, so he would certainly lean towards Xu Yinyue when making a choice.

The night passed in a flash. After breakfast,

In the main hall, the Guard who had been sent to Qingsha Village yesterday to investigate the crocodile Source Beast reported his findings to Chu Qinhui.

"Yesterday, Lin Yue and I went to Qingsha Village and stayed up all night. It wasn't until nearly midnight last night that we saw the crocodile Source Beast described by the Villagers."

Guard Zhao Ke recalled and described, "Overall, it was similar to what the Village Chief said, but its Realm was much higher than both Lin Yue and mine, estimated to be at the Uncommon Rank. Because our Realm was inferior, Lin Yue and I didn't dare to act rashly. Moreover, it seemed very vigilant, only moving around the Qingsha River, as if there was something it needed to Guard there. But it's also possible that it was injured and needed to recuperate in a watery area."

Chu Qinhui mentally reviewed the content described by Guard Zhang Ke, then nodded and said, "You've worked hard. You two go back and rest first."

The two Guards clasped their fists and withdrew. Chu Qinhui turned and walked towards the ancestral hall. A Source Beast above the Uncommon Rank was beyond his ability to handle.

Inside the ancestral hall, Chu Qinhui saw the servants moving in and out, relocating the Moon Worshipping Rabbits and Medicinal Fragrance Powder-Eared Rabbits.

The Spiritual Plants that had been planted were also uprooted and neatly stacked to the side.

At this moment, the servants were carrying cages or bundles of hay, moving in and out of the ancestral hall. Normally, these servants wouldn't even have the qualifications to enter the ancestral hall. This was probably the liveliest day since the ancestral hall was built.

Chu Qinhui knew that these rabbits had been sent to the backyard, where a large area had been fenced off specifically for raising these two types of rabbits.

With these rabbits also moved out, the ancestral hall truly became cold and desolate.

Chu Qinhui walked over to his father and softly recounted the situation in Qingsha Village.

After listening, Chu Jingyu nodded. "This afternoon, I'll go to Qingsha Village to take a look."

Watching the servants busy in the courtyard, Chu Qinhui also brought up the idea of arranging Xiao Fan's engagement, which he had discussed with his wife yesterday.

Chu Jingyu was slightly surprised. Xiao Fan was so young, and his son and daughter-in-law were already worrying about his marriage.

"The child is still young, and his ideas aren't settled yet. Let's talk about it in a few years."

Chu Qinhui twitched his lips. "Yesterday, Village Chief Chen brought his granddaughter, Chen Ling, to our home. At that time, the girl gave Xiao Fan a sachet, and that's when Nian'er and I thought about Xiao Fan's marriage.

To prevent others from having other thoughts, Nian'er and I believe it's best to settle it early. We both think Xu Yinyue is more suitable than Chen Ling."

"That's not wrong," Chu Jingyu mused for a moment. "Chen Ling is a well-behaved good girl. Since Xiao Fan didn't refuse yesterday, it's inevitable that the girl might misunderstand. How do you plan to resolve this matter?"

"The children are still young, so whatever we say it is, it is. We can say it was a token of affection, or just children playing.

I'll have Nian'er personally go to the Chen family, return the sachet, and offer some compensation. We can't possibly be forced to make our Xiao Fan their son-in-law just because he received a sachet, can we?"

Although what Chu Qinhui said wasn't wrong, Chu Jingyu sighed lightly.

"That can be done, but it will ultimately hurt feelings. I had originally considered that girl for Xiao Fan. Now, to abandon her upon seeing someone better, it ultimately reflects poorly on our family."

Chu Qinhui knew that at times his father was a decisive person, but at other times he was somewhat reluctant to lose Face, and had great empathy for ordinary people, unable to be as ruthless as other Noble Family members.

"Father, you had that thought before, but you never brought it into the open. Making a decision now, early on, doesn't really delay the girl's prospects."

"Alright, you two as a couple make the decision, but you still need to ask for the children's opinions, lest a good thing turns into a burden."

"Yes, Father."

Just as Chu Qinhui was about to leave the ancestral hall, Chu Mu, who had been silently observing from the book space, could no longer hold back and spoke.

"Engagement is fine, but the actual marriage can only happen after they turn sixteen."