Chapter 110: Being Open and Honest with Each Other

"Hongxue that girl hasn't come back yet?"

"No, I guess she's having too much fun and doesn't want to come back." Jiang Luolan had a headache; since the eldest daughter left, the younger daughter had no one supervising her, she started to let loose and simply didn't go home.

Shang Yingnian had a black line across his forehead; he calculated that his daughter had been at Longshe Shan for several days, with no sign of returning; she treated Longshe Shan as her own home, unwilling to come back, with no regard for this family or his father.

She stole his Azure Origin Bamboo and some spirit stones, turning her elbow outward, which infuriated him; taking his treasures to curry favor with that brat Chen Chuyang, not knowing what love potion that brat Chen Chuyang had given her, she began moving things out.

"Hurry and let her come home; a young lady always living outside—what propriety is that?"

"Besides, they're a single man and woman; if something happened, even jumping into the Yellow River couldn't wash it clean."

Jiang Luolan looked at her angry husband and chuckled: "Aren't you indifferent?"

Shang Yingnian said speechlessly: "Before it wasn't a big deal, but she took my things and gave them to that brat; that's not okay. Do you know how many spirit stones I spent to buy the Azure Origin Bamboo? How many favors I used? I originally planned to cultivate the Azure Origin Bamboo at home, then make it a clan treasure, so I could leave something precious for Shang Yue."

"But she, without a word, started moving things out, making me furious."

"Hurry and have her come back; you need to properly educate your Baby daughter, not let her constantly support that brat—he's rich enough, we don't need to support him."

"I originally wanted to woolgather, but didn't expect the daughter to cozy up to him; that would have been fine, yet she even uses my things to subsidize Chen Chuyang—Shang Yingnian can't tolerate this anger, nor swallow this resentment."

"Moreover, that brat doesn't understand propriety; since he likes my younger daughter, he should come to propose, instead of remaining silent."

"Chen Yuan and his wife also brought up this matter, continually asking; Shang Yingnian wanted to see Chen Chuyang's attitude, but if he himself doesn't speak, he won't agree."

"His daughter, Shang Yingnian's, is not so cheap; there are plenty who want her."

Jiang Luolan covered her mouth and chuckled; her husband was jealous.

"It's obvious, he's heartbroken from being favored by his own daughter."

"You, at your age, still compete with the younger generation for affection and get jealous."

"\"Isn't that allowed? \" Shang Yingnian akimbo: \"Hmph, that brat Chen Chuyang thinks too highly of himself; is my daughter so easy to marry? \""

"\"If he wants to marry my daughter, he at least needs to show an attitude; other things can be discussed slowly, but he's shown nothing—can you tolerate that? \""

Jiang Luolan shook her head; obviously, she couldn't tolerate it either.

"At this time, one should also go along with the husband's thinking, not oppose him."

"In such a situation, one shouldn't act contrary, or else it will backfire."

"\"I'll speak well of your daughter; is there anything else you want to say? \""

Shang Yingnian sat down, took a sullen sip of water, and asked: "What does Chen Yuan's side say?"

"\"Same as before; they're inquiring about Hongxue's situation, they very much want Hongxue to be their daughter-in-law, hoping to marry soon; even if they don't marry, an engagement first would do. \""

"\"Long Ming has asked me more than once, 'What are your conditions?' Just bring them up; I think they won't refuse. \""

"Jiang Luolan agrees with this; the Chen Clan's attitude toward her younger daughter is clearly different."

"Completely different from the eldest daughter."

"Back when the eldest daughter was around, they would also ask, but not so many questions, and they wouldn't keep urging."

"It's obvious the Chen Clan is very pleased with Hongxue, and this also has Chen Chuyang's approval."

"Otherwise, Chen Yuan and Long Ming wouldn't be so anxious, nor would they eagerly want to marry Hongxue; moreover, these two have given plenty of face to themselves and to the Shang Clan; here, Jiang Luolan agrees to this marriage."

"The younger daughter marrying into the Chen Clan means knowing the roots and details; moreover, she roughly knows Chen Chuyang and Chen Yuan, not some bizarre family."

"They will dote on their Hongxue, not scold or beat her; the younger daughter won't suffer injustice."

"\"Let me think. \""

Jiang Luolan looked at her husband's demeanor and began to put on airs.

"\"You, if you should agree, then agree; your daughter is waiting to marry over there; if she knew you disagreed, she'd surely cause trouble, and then your treasures wouldn't be safe. \""

"\"Your Baby daughter's thoughts are all on Chen Chuyang; moreover, as you said, that brat Chen Chuyang has paid a lot for Hongxue, even using those spirit medicines and various precious herbs without hesitation; you shouldn't quibble. \""

"\"You aren't unaware of your daughter's health; even if she's recovered, it's also thanks to Chen Chuyang's effort. \""

"\"They are mutually affectionate, and we are a match in social standing; nobody looks down on anyone—isn't that great? \""

"In her view, the younger daughter's marriage to Chen Chuyang is the most perfect."

"Unlike the eldest daughter, who looked down on Chen Chuyang, looked down on the Chen Clan, found fault in various ways; after marrying over, she'd instead have these problems."

"The Shang Clan and the Chen Clan are roughly equal; Hongxue and Chen Chuyang are also similar; everyone is the same, nobody can be picky, nor will they look down on anyone; moreover, Chen Chuyang treats their Hongxue very well, wishing to give all sorts of treasures to her—what son-in-law like that wouldn't be wanted?"

Shang Yingnian rubbed his temples, very tired.

"There are many matters in the clan, plus recent unrest; the Chen Clan and Shang Clan have borne great pressure."

"The Yin Gui Sect, as well as the surrounding demons, are staring at them."

Shang Yingnian felt that something big would eventually happen, while the imperial court showed no response, which is very suspicious.

"Even the Black Dragon Guard shows no movement, all indicating strangeness."

"The calm before the storm."

"\"I'm not disagreeing, just... \""

Shang Yingnian felt the daughter was still too young; after two years they could discuss marriage, or just get engaged.

"It's just that he's reluctant; the big cabbage he raised has been taken away like that, his mood is very unpleasant."

"\"I know, I know; leave this matter to me, I'll have a good talk with the Chen Clan side. \""

"\"You, just focus on your own affairs. \""

Jiang Luolan felt some heartache for her husband; the Shang Clan has many matters needing his handling, he's very tired.

She walked behind her husband and gave him a massage.

On Longshe Shan.

Chen Chuyang again examined Shang Hongxue's body; this was the fourth time.

Each examination revealed something.

Due to the special physique's differences, Chen Chuyang called this physique Cultivation; he didn't know why he chose that name, perhaps because it sounded simple and pleasant, or perhaps after touching the heart and seeing the perfect seal, the name naturally came to mind.

Shang Hongxue remained as before, offering no resistance, allowing Chen Chuyang to examine her.

They faced each other honestly, with no secrets between them.

This wasn't the first time such a thing had happened; Shang Hongxue was already used to it.

Looking at Chen Chuyang's face up close, she thought it was beautiful, no matter how many times she looked she never got tired of it.

Inside his heart, the seal surfaced again; the outermost layer of the seal was Hunyuan Unity.

No matter how many times one looks, it feels like a work of art.

Just like Shang Hongxue herself, she is a living work of art.

No matter how many times one looks, it feels stunning.