158: Keep you safe forever

With a satisfied smile, Jiang Jianguo accepted all six porcelain bottles and mused,

"Your arranged marriage partner should be arriving in Linjiang in a while, and I will notify you in advance when that happens."

"This is a matter of great importance with deep implications, so you must treat it with caution."

"Of course, this matter has not been made public yet; you are just trying to get along for now."

"If you find that you don't get along later on, you must cut your losses in time to save face for both parties."

If the marriage didn't work out, the friendship would remain; marriage was merely one of the means to consolidate the interests of both sides.

"Don't worry, Grandfather, I understand all these principles."

Jiang Che nodded solemnly; he naturally understood everything the Old Man said.

Since it was an unknown Female Protagonist, Jiang Che naturally wouldn't let the opportunity pass.

Moreover, he had already tasted the top-tier foreign beauty from the Bear Country, and Jiang Che had yet to experience what a Western foreign beauty was like, so he was quite looking forward to it.

Jiang Che still trusted the Old Man's judgment.

To be able to become a Female Protagonist and stand out in this world, their beauty naturally went without saying; each and every one of them was a Heavenly Immortal, a presence that could topple cities and states.

"Aside from this princess and my mysterious legal wife, you haven't arranged any other candidates, have you?"

Jiang Che asked tentatively.

"What, are you not satisfied with having these women, and you want even more?"

Jiang Jianguo rolled his eyes and scolded him with a laugh.

"Hehe..."

Jiang Che smiled without a word; it was naturally inconvenient to tell the Old Man about his own grand ambitions.

Otherwise, even if the Old Man had always been open-minded about him finding women, he would likely be unable to resist pulling out his belt and sharpening his knives...

"There are no others for now; currently, it's just these two."

"Of course, if you take a fancy to a girl from any Family, you can also tell Grandfather, and I will come forward to propose on your behalf."

"Or you can have your maternal grandfather, that old thing Qin Huaiyue, go as well."

"That old fellow's status in the Imperial Capital is quite high!"

Jiang Jianguo said with a laugh and a sigh.

He and Qin Huaiyue had known each other for decades, having carried guns together in their youth; it was a friendship forged in life and death.

The union of Jiang Chenzhou and Qin Mengxuan was both a result of the two being childhood sweethearts who loved each other, and the result of the two old men pushing them together.

They were a match made in heaven, equal in social status.

It was also because Qin Mengxuan came from an extraordinary background that Jiang Jianguo did not insist too much on Jiang Chenzhou not finding other women.

After all, Qin Mengxuan was the eldest daughter of the Qin Family, with significant status, and was quite doted on by Qin Huaiyue.

"Grandfather, how is my maternal grandfather's health?"

Jiang Che maintained his persona as an obedient grandson and asked after him.

Qin Huaiyue was the head of the Qin Family, the leader of the four major Ancient Martial Arts Families in the Imperial Capital, and his cultivation had long reached the Peak of the Heavenly Human Realm, only half a step away from the legendary Land Immortal Realm; he was one of the top experts in the Dragon Kingdom.

The Qin Family was powerful with a thousand-year Legacy, had numerous descendants, and produced Geniuses frequently; these Qin Family members were spread across the military, political, and business Three Realms, and even had significant influence in those Ancient Martial Arts Schools.

Such a behemoth was not a bit inferior to the Jiang Family.

After all, the Jiang Family had only one heir for three generations; the number of clansmen alone was vastly different.

Over the years, the Jiang Family and the Qin Family had supported each other, which allowed the Jiang Family to firmly establish itself in Jiangzhou Province.

"He's doing very well!"

"That old thing, with his Heavenly Human Realm cultivation, what could possibly happen to him?"

"If you miss him, just go to the Imperial Capital and visit him."

"When I came back, that old thing was still constantly talking about you."

Jiang Jianguo pursed his lips, switched back to a careless tone, waved his hand, and directly shooed him away.

"Alright, alright, stop bothering me, the Old Man!"

"Get lost quickly and go keep my granddaughters-in-law company!"

Jiang Che was momentarily choked for words, swallowed back what he was about to say, and was utterly speechless.

Tossed aside after being used; was the Old Man treating him as a tool?

...

After leaving the study, Jiang Che went back downstairs and arrived at the first-floor hall.

Qin Mengxuan was cooking in person, and Liu Mengxi and the other three women had all gone to help, wanting to leave a good impression in front of their future mother-in-law.

Therefore, only Jiang Chenzhou was in the hall watching TV.

"Dad, where is my sister? Why don't I see her?"

Jiang Che sat on the sofa carelessly, crossed his legs, and asked with a grin.

"Xiao Tang is Cultivating..."

"You know what kind of personality she has."

Jiang Chenzhou glanced at his precious son and spoke indifferently.

Ever since returning from learning arts on the mountain, Jiang Wantang had not stepped out of the house, staying home as a shut-in, and was basically Cultivating every day.

In her spare time, she would occasionally play the zither and drink tea, studying things like the zither, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, wine, flowers, and tea.

If asked to manage the company, she wouldn't go; if asked to attend some socialite banquets, she wouldn't go; even if asked to go through the motions of a civil servant interview, she wouldn't go.

Jiang Chenzhou was truly helpless regarding his daughter.

"That's true..."

Jiang Che nodded in agreement, feeling no great surprise inside.

Jiang Che naturally understood his older sister extremely well.

She was an out-and-out martial arts fanatic and a true talented woman; her zither, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, wine, flowers, and tea had all reached the Grandmaster level of human limits, possessing the demeanor of a young lady from a great Family in ancient times.

It seemed that only these elegant things could attract Jiang Wantang.

"Dad, there is something I want to confirm with you..."

After some hesitation, Jiang Che spoke up.

There was no help for it; having had his curiosity piqued by the Old Man's words, he was truly curious about who his so-called legal wife was.

"What is it?"

"Go ahead..."

Seeing Jiang Che's solemn expression, Jiang Chenzhou took off his glasses, sat up straight, and signaled for his precious son to speak his mind.

"I just heard Grandfather say that he has already selected a legal wife for me, who will also be the future mistress of the Jiang Family; who exactly is this person?"

Although he already had a guess in his heart, Jiang Che was still a bit unsure and wanted to confirm it.

"Do you really want to know?"

A trace of surprise flashed across Jiang Chenzhou's expression, but he quickly returned to calm.

"Yes, I want to know."

"At the very least, I should know who my future wife is, right?"

Jiang Che shrugged, with a tone that implied it was only natural.

"What do you think of your sister's appearance?"

Jiang Chenzhou did not choose to answer this question directly but asked in return.

"Beautiful as a Heavenly Immortal, rare in this world!"

Jiang Che raised an eyebrow and answered without thinking, and the premonition in his heart grew stronger.

"Then... what do you think of your sister's personality and temperament?"

"A bit tsundere, decisive in action, gentle and elegant, and she is still very doting on me..."

Jiang Che answered while thinking.

In his impression, his older sister was always gentle and soft towards him, and when he made mistakes as a child, she would protect him in all sorts of ways.

In front of outsiders, she was the cold, aloof, unsmiling, and decisive Senior Sister of Fengming Mountain, but in front of him, she was always a gentle, considerate, understanding, and intellectually elegant older sister.

As his thoughts drifted away, Jiang Che recalled that midsummer.

"Xiao Che, sister has finished her university studies early, and next, she is going up the mountain to learn arts; don't miss sister too much."

"Why do you have to go up the mountain to learn arts?"

"Silly, of course, it is to learn and return, to protect this foundation of the Jiang Family."

"Remember, you will always be sister's good little brother; sister will accompany you for a lifetime and protect you for a lifetime of peace."