Chapter 179: Engagement Completed

After the meal, they were also chatting.

Poor Chen Chuyang and Shang Hongxue sat there like fools, Shang Yue was the same, being pulled along to witness; the three couldn't stay seated, found an excuse and left the hall.

Before Shang Hongxue left, she gave Chen Chuyang a look, then the two ran off; Shang Yue saw something was wrong and followed, not running together—this was the trio's plot. After leaving the hall, Shang Hongxue pulled Chen Chuyang away to her private chambers.

Seeing this, Shang Yue followed, intending not to let his older sister and Chen Chuyang do something bad, as his father had instructed.

Watching the two of them, this is the engagement; we can't make a joke of it.

"Shang Yue, why are you following us?"

"Older sister, my brother-in-law has arrived; I certainly want to catch up properly with him."

Shang Hongxue didn't know this little brother had come with a mission; she narrowed her eyes and immediately attacked.

She grabbed Shang Yue's ear with her right hand, twisted hard, turned it 365 degrees, Shang Yue's body bent over and he immediately shouted in pain.

"Ow ow ow, older sister, let go, my ear's going to break."

Shang Hongxue snapped: "If it breaks, you deserve it; don't follow us, or I'll beat you."

The older sister's suppression of the younger brother is natural, honed since childhood; even if Shang Yue were stronger and taller than Shang Hongxue, he couldn't resist—one move and he'd bow his head; this is the older sister's terrifying dominance, at any time Shang Yue cannot defy his two older sisters, leaving a childhood trauma.

Chen Chuyang watched the tall, big Shang Yue being subdued by the petite Shang Hongxue—this scene was hilarious and he wanted to laugh, but he held back, not laughing out loud, still wanting to give face to his brother-in-law; today he couldn't offend his brother-in-law.

Only when Shang Yue spoke pleasantly did Shang Hongxue loosen her grip.

"If you want to laugh, just laugh."

Rubbing his ear, Shang Yue gave Chen Chuyang an annoyed glance, not needing to hold back—laugh, he's used to it.

Chen Chuyang gave a light smile: "I didn't expect you to be afraid of Hongxue."

Shang Yue replied unhappily: "How could I not be afraid? She's best at telling on people; if I can't beat her, I go to the eldest sister, or to the parents; everyone in the Shang Clan sides with her; whenever I'm dissatisfied, a bunch of people gang up and beat me—I've grown used to it."

Since childhood it's been like this—his older sister has too much backing; who let her have a sweet mouth? The brothers and sisters, uncles and aunts in the family all like her; a little coquettishness and a gang of over a dozen come to beat him—how could Shang Yue not resent it?

As for the eldest sister, it's simply that he can't beat her at all, completely unable to.

Every time he ends up losing, it's miserable; even his parents don't stand by him.

At least for a while yet, he'll still have to endure it.

That is, after the eldest sister left, the older sister often went to Longshe Shan; his life improved greatly, he wasn't bullied or beaten anymore—but this wasn't good either, he wasn't used to it; at first he felt fine, eventually he lived the life he wanted, with no one managing him and no one bullying him, doing whatever he wished.

Later he realized he wasn't happy; if the older sister married away, he'd seldom see her, and the eldest sister even less—training in the Heavenly Heart Sect isn't that simple, and we can't just let the eldest sister come back; it would take a few years, or even over a decade, to meet again.

He began to feel reluctant, his thoughts conflicted.

"Who let your older sister have so much backing? From now on, even if you wanted to offend her, you'd have no chance."

As soon as Chen Chuyang said that, Shang Yue's mood worsened.

"Hmph."

"My older sister hasn't married yet; at least it'll be two or three years."

They're still young; it's just an engagement; after two years they'll actually marry.

Also, we're waiting for Shang Hongchen to return to witness this; we can't not tell her.

By then it will already be decided; Shang Hongchen won't be able to object.

Secondly, the situation in Longshe Cheng is more complicated; we'll wait until it stabilizes before discussing the marriage.

Thirdly, and the main reason, is that they're still young and need time to be cared for; wait another two years, and if there's no problem, they can marry.

The Shang Clan also doesn't want to part with Hongxue; they don't want her to marry so early.

Mainly, Shang Yingnian is reluctant to part with his daughter; after the eldest daughter left, only the younger daughter remains, and he just wants her to keep him company for a while; Chen Chuyang's parents agree to this, and we had already informed them beforehand, so there's no opposition.

These are minor matters; today is mainly about the engagement; later we'll discuss whether to set up a few tables and such.

"It's just you who talks too much."

Shang Hongxue gave her brother another slap, smacking his rear hard; she wanted to hit his head but wasn't tall enough to reach.

"Get lost quickly."

"Older sister, can you...?"

"Huh?"

A glance, and Shang Yue hurriedly retreated.

Chen Chuyang smiled at Shang Hongxue: "You're so impressive; that look just now was really scary."

"Nowhere; it's just that Shang Yue went too far."

Shang Hongxue resumed her meek little-lamb persona, a stark contrast to just moments before.

Perhaps this is the true face of Shang Hongxue's inner repression.

Next, Shang Hongxue took Chen Chuyang to tour her chambers; the whole room had a faint fragrance, very clean, just like her—she loves cleanliness and dislikes mess.

The pink chambers, specially renovated, were also the first time Chen Chuyang entered; seeing them, he felt they suited Shang Hongxue perfectly.

A maiden's pink heart warmed the old man's heart.

Meanwhile.

Inside the hall.

Those few people have basically confirmed everything; the engagement counts as done.

"If we were to set up a banquet, we won't; our two families don't need this either—now Longshe Cheng isn't suitable for that."

Shang Yingnian spoke up to reject the proposal; just keep it simple, no need for those superficial things.

Chen Yuan would love that; he also fears trouble and fears something might happen.

"Since Shang elder brother said not to hold the engagement feast, then we won't."

"Everything, as you say."

On this point, both families have confirmed; neither wants to do it.

Mainly, the situation is bad; Longshe Cheng is dangerous, recent circumstances are off.

Chen Yuan, what do you think about the Longshe corpse?

Shang Yingnian was somewhat uncertain; this news had spread throughout Longshe Cheng, and many forces were eyeing Longshe Cheng.

Among them, quite a few ruthless individuals have come.

The Yin Gui Sect, the Heavenly Heart Sect, and even the dynasty's Black Dragon Guard have each sent some people.

Those people are no ordinary lot.

They all came for the Longshe corpse; whether the news of the Wild Dragon Snake corpse is true or false is uncertain for now, but one thing is certain: Longshe Cheng will fall into chaos.

They cannot guarantee what kind of chaos it will become, as many people have rushed into Longshe Cheng, some exceeding their expectations.

"Staying put, I have no interest in these; the Wild Dragon Snake corpse is too important, my Chen Clan is still too weak, and moreover, Chuyang said that the Chen Clan will not participate."

They have become in-laws, and some matters still need to be disclosed.

He believes Shang Yingnian can understand his words.

"Not participating?"

Shang Yingnian raised his head and asked: "Aren't you moved?"

Chen Yuan laughed and said: "Naturally I am moved, but Chuyang said that the Chen Clan will not participate in this matter."

"My Chen Clan is already arranging to send some people away from Longshe Cheng; I believe you know that as well."

Shang Yingnian nodded: "Hmm, I know; it's not a lack of confidence, so I wanted to ask you."

He could not make up his mind, not knowing what to do.

Whether to participate or not, they had been torn for a long time, and those of the Shang Clan also had their own ideas.

"Wild Dragon Snake corpse, if it is true, obtaining even a scrap would be enough for our Shang Clan to soar."

But he, he is very worried.

No confidence.

The risk is too great.