52: Breaking off an engagement (picture)

“Ding! Congratulations, Host, on subduing the early-stage Dao Protector of the Son of Destiny, Zhao Tianming! You are rewarded with three thousand Heaven's Mandate Value, two years of cultivation, and three thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones.”

“At the same time, congratulations, Host, on your Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment cultivation! Your Cauldron Physique has been strengthened. We hope, Host, you will continue your efforts!”

“…”

“What’s wrong, Chen, my husband? Why… why are you spacing out?” Zhao Lingwu asked, puzzled.

“Uh, nothing. I was just thinking about the baby’s name,” Chen Xuan chuckled, leaning in closer.

“Oh, you’re annoying! I, I’m not ready yet!”

“It’s fine. Your husband has experience with this,” Chen Xuan patted his chest.

“Eh? How do you have experience? Ugh~”

…

The next day, Chen Xuan walked out of his courtyard full of vigor.

That little Zhao Lingwu, despite her powerful cultivation, still fell into my hands and was thoroughly suppressed, wasn’t she? Even now, she still needs Zhao Wenwen’s help to barely contend.

“Ah, life is truly as lonely as snow!”

“Eh, what are you talking about, son-in-law? You’ve only just gotten married. This is the prime time to enjoy life. How could you be lonely?!” Zhao Weiwu jumped out.

“Hmm? Old fogey, why are you here? Are you monitoring me?”

“Old fogey? Son-in-law, you haven’t mistaken me, have you? I am your father-in-law!”

“No, no. Old fogey is a respectful term for Elders in my hometown! It means to enter the inner sanctum, to reach the peak!”

“So that’s it. Good child, old fogey, I am very pleased!” Zhao Weiwu was greatly comforted.

“You still haven’t said why you’re here!”

“Hmph, you’ll have to ask your wife about that! She got married and left so many things at home, forcing me, an old man, to busily move them over!”

“Isn’t her family just across the street? Our Zhao Family wouldn’t be so stingy as to not even provide two courtyards, would they?” Chen Xuan squinted at Zhao Weiwu.

“Every family has its own troubles!” Zhao Weiwu sighed.

“What’s going on? You really took back my wife’s courtyard? That’s too stingy, isn’t it? Are you still her biological father?!”

“Son-in-law, you are mistaken. I, an old man, am also thinking of you two. What if you two quarrel someday? She wouldn’t have anywhere to go. At that time, you could reconcile after a fight…”

“No, Ling Wu and I have a good relationship. You don’t need to worry!”

“…Alright, actually, it’s that kid Zhao Yi. He’s now at odds with that girl from the Huang Family. Yesterday, not long after you two entered the bridal chamber, she came over to request this courtyard!”

“And you agreed to that? Why didn’t you try to persuade them?”

“I couldn’t,” the old man said with a troubled expression.

“The matter is very complicated, and it’s not something I can get involved in. Perhaps it’s better for them to separate.”

“Alright, we probably won’t be using this courtyard anyway. If First Madam wants to live there, let her.”

“That’s excellent! Once I, an old man, have tidied it up, I’ll place it at your courtyard entrance!” Zhao Weiwu said with a smile.

He, of course, understood Huang Meihua’s little scheme. She merely wanted to build a good relationship with Chen Xuan, hoping that in the future, he might bring back one or two Pill Formulas or Talisman Formulas for her Huang Family, which would be a huge profit.

And he had no intention of stopping it. In such matters, if only his Zhao Family benefited, the other two families would inevitably be unwilling and might even unite to target them. It was better to release some benefits; it’s better to guide than to block!

The two walked and chatted, strolling in the Core Region of the Zhao Family.

“No, this is bad, Old Family Head!” Two guards suddenly ran over.

“What happened? Look at how panicked you both are. What kind of decorum is this?!”

“Princess Zhou Jingqi… has come to annul the engagement! She’s in the main hall!” the guard reported.

“What must come will always come… I, an old man, will go first. Son-in-law, you don’t need to go. My Old Zhao Family is losing face!”

After speaking, he hurried away without waiting for Chen Xuan’s response.

Chen Xuan looked at the old man and secretly sighed. These were the supporting characters around the Son of Destiny, each and every one of them serving to highlight him, enduring humiliation alongside him.

By the time the Son of Destiny reached his glory, they might have already exited the stage and received their bento boxes, with only a select few able to enjoy the prosperity with him.

Having truly Transmigrated here, interacting with them as flesh-and-blood Immortal Masters, he really couldn’t treat them as NPCs, especially since this one was his father-in-law.

Chen Xuan had no intention of listening to Zhao Weiwu and followed him.

Plans couldn’t keep up with changes. He had originally intended to have a “hot spring encounter” with Zhou Jingqi, but unexpectedly, they met earlier here. He just wasn’t sure if Qin Feng would be present this time.

Zhao Family Main Hall.

When Chen Xuan arrived, the hall was already crowded with people, including Zhao Family Elders and officials from the Zhou Kingdom.

In the main hall, Zhou Jingqi was at the very center. Her posture was elegant, like a Fairy descending to the mortal world, graceful and delicate, exquisitely charming.

Her demeanor was also elegant and noble, like a Fairy from the Moon Palace, making people involuntarily fall for her.

The most captivating thing was the intellectual charm that flowed from her every gesture and word. If she wore glasses and a deadly OL attack speed outfit, Chen Xuan couldn’t even imagine how crazy he would become then.

Chen Xuan’s imagined image (delete if infringing)

At the same time, he also noticed that Consort Gao Yueting and Zhou Jingyi were also present. One was in a red robe, bright and captivating, dignified and noble.

The other was in a white dress, fresh and elegant, exquisitely charming. Both were outstanding in temperament and stunningly beautiful.

“Princess Jingqi, do you really want to annul the engagement?” Zhao Yi’s face was filled with bitterness.

“Yes, Family Head Zhao. Zhao Tianming is unworthy of his position and has poor conduct. He has been running to the Yihong Brothel every day recently. The Princess’s engagement with him should be canceled!”

Zhou Jingqi did not speak. She merely sat in her chair, expressionless, holding a letter of annulment. It was an eunuch who spoke.

Zhao Yi felt bitter, but he still forced himself to smile and asked, “Your Highness Princess, I wonder if there is still…”

“I am merely here to annul the engagement,” Zhou Jingqi said coldly.

“Family Head Zhao, considering what has happened to your son, plus his recent actions! Do you think he is still worthy of being my sister’s fiancé?!”

“But, this marriage was bestowed by His Majesty. Do you really wish to…”

“Hmph, such a matter? Does it need explanation? If my sister wants to annul the engagement, she will. Does your Zhao Family have the right to interfere?”

“This…”

Zhao Yi was speechless.

“Enough!” Zhou Jingqi glared at Zhou Jingyi. This glare directly struck Chen Xuan’s heart.

‘As expected of the first female lead. This feeling is like a beautiful teacher adorably glaring at you when you answer incorrectly, making you stand in the corner. I can’t take it, I really can’t take it!’

“Have Zhao Tianming come out. I don’t wish to continue wasting my time. Everyone’s time is precious.”

“Annul the engagement? Zhou Jingqi, have you truly thought this through?” Just then, Zhao Tianming’s voice slowly drifted in.

Hmm, the protagonist usually arrives last.