Chapter 899: Mother's Bewilderment

Come, Chuyang, I have something to say to you.

Eh?

Chen Chuyang never expected he couldn't escape punishment either; feeling helpless, he followed his mother, while Shang Hongxue smirked behind him.

After entering the room, Long Ming glanced outside, and Chen Chuyang, being sensible, activated the formation.

Long Ming nodded in satisfaction, turned to Chen Chuyang and said, "What do you plan to do? Your wedding with Hongxue hasn't been held yet; Hongxue told me she doesn't want to hold it—what about you?"

Chen Chuyang shrugged: "I feel the same way; we two no longer need to bother with these empty formalities. The elder brother hasn't married yet—if I marry before him, wouldn't that be inappropriate?"

Besides, I and Hongxue just want to cultivate in peace; we don't want to… be too exposed.

Mother, if you want to hold a wedding, why not start with the elder brother?

Long Ming gave Chen Chuyang an annoyed look and said bluntly, "You also know your elder brother is foolish; who knows when he'll get married—maybe not until the Year of the Monkey and Horse Month."

"Eh?" Chen Chuyang wanted to retort, but thinking of his elder brother, he realized it was indeed not wrong.

The elder brother doesn't want to marry so early, nor does he want to be bound by the Chen Clan; he doesn't want to end up like his father—that would be his human tragedy.

Chen Chuyang was lucky to meet Shang Hongxue; if he had initially married Shang Hongchen, his life would be no different from his father's—both being men, they naturally understand each other.

Take mother, for example: she has great talent and strong power; now she has restored her body and her bloodline—father's flattery can't catch up to her cultivation, and he would at least have to be suppressed for hundreds of years; this life is truly torment.

If the elder brother married a talented woman, wouldn't that be disastrous?

So we can only start with you; my and your father's opinion is to hurry and hold your wedding now.

Otherwise, you'd have trouble explaining things to your father-in-law.

Chen Chuyang blinked, momentarily unsure how to answer.

Long Ming could tell at once what kind of son this was, and said, "Hongxue has followed you for many years; she is understanding, hardworking, and for Longshe Shan she has given a lot—you have achieved what you have today, half of it is thanks to Hongxue."

Moreover, even if you have other women, Hongxue dotes on you; if you let her down, don't blame me for being unsympathetic as a mother.

His own son having such good fortune with women, Long Ming truly didn't expect it.

Furthermore, she learned from Hongxue's mouth that Qi Ruohua was also pregnant, and she was startled.

It wasn't a surprise, nor excitement or joy, but fright.

This news left her as if struck by lightning.

After a long time she still couldn't react, so she urged Chen Chuyang to hold the wedding, to secure Hongxue's position; although Qi Ruohua looks down on the Chen Clan's modest means, still, one must be prepared for anything.

Attitude is important; in her heart she has recognized Shang Hongxue as her daughter-in-law; other women, even if pregnant, are not accepted by her.

On this point, Long Ming must demonstrate his stance.

You must not let Hongxue down.

I know.

Chen Chuyang didn't expect that Hongxue would say everything; but if she didn't, he would also tell his mother so she could be mentally prepared.

Such matters still need to be spoken of; otherwise, if they cause trouble later, it will be a hassle.

Have you and Hongxue settled this?

Hmm.

Long Ming rubbed his forehead; Hongxue is good in every way, just too kind.

This person before me is also my son; I don't know how to speak well of him.

But she cannot allow her son to bully Hongxue.

She loves Hongxue too much; other women, she certainly does not accept.

In short, Hongxue is the daughter-in-law I recognize; other women cannot enter the Chen Clan, nor can they take Hongxue's position; no matter how you turn out later, this is a matter of principle—you must agree to it.

Mother, rest assured; Hongxue is my wife, I will not wrong her.

That would be best.

Long Ming clenched his fist and gazed at his own son.

Speak up—how will you settle things with Qi Ruohua's side?

It's not just one headache; there's another woman.

Either there is no child, or they both become pregnant together.

Long Ming truly didn't expect his son to be so capable; really… he doesn't know what to do.

Originally it was good news, but unfortunately, when combined, it's no longer good news.

You don't need to worry about her side; Qi Ruohua needs a child to inherit the Great Qi Dynasty, and she won't return to contend with Hongxue for Longshe Shan.

I also told her in advance; Qi Ruohua has already agreed.

Moreover, Hongxue and she are also friends; they probably chat more than I do.

Long Ming stared at his son, and only after confirming he wasn't lying did he say, "That would be best; just keep things balanced, so we don't end up in a mess at the end."

I understand, child.

Long Ming sighed; his son is good in every way, except for his peach-blossom luck.

She knows some things; besides Qi Ruohua, her son seems……

Will Shang Hongchen staying in Longshe Shan cause no problems?

Chen Chuyang raised his head and looked at his mother.

Don't think I can't see it, Mother; I'm not yet blind with age—that woman and her master are not simple, remnants of the Heavenly Heart Sect; Shang Hongchen staying in Longshe Shan is still manageable, she is Hongxue's sister—but what about Tianlian Zhenren?

Chuyang, you'd better relax a bit; Shang Hongchen is a woman hard to control and hard to settle; if Shang Yingnian finds out, you'll die a miserable death.

If both daughters have been taken by your son, Shang Yingnian will surely come to kill on Longshe Shan.

Those are his two most precious daughters; how could…

Chen Chuyang laughed and cried: "Mother, it's not that I want to keep them; it's Hongxue…"

Then Chen Chuyang briefly explained Hongxue's plan.

Long Ming listened, then was dumbfounded.

His eyes blinked, looking at the son before him, his mind went blank; for a moment he didn't know what to say.

After a long while, she finally came to her senses, looking at the son before her.

"Is Hongxue really thinking that?"

Long Ming found it somewhat unbelievable; this kind of thing is too crazy, right?

Or perhaps Shang Hongxue personally handled it; Long Ming found it inconceivable, but she……had to believe it, because her own son would not lie, nor would he deceive her—such a thing would be easy to expose.

"Mother, Hongxue has been handling this matter all along; I……am also helpless."

"In this matter, Hongxue has the final say; as for me, I can only obey."

Chen Chuyang spread his hands; he surely knew that this woman, Shang Hongchen, was different from Hongxue, and if that were truly the case, he would definitely have to suppress her.

This woman would not be as obedient as Hongxue, nor would she resign herself to this.

As for Shang Yingnian's side, I estimate he thinks the same.

Rather than let their daughter go to her death, it would be better to stay on Longshe Shan and marry her off to Chen Chuyang together.

That way, his two daughters could live in peace, and he could also rest easy.

"The matter is just like that; on the father-in-law's side, they also hope Shang Hongchen stays on Longshe Shan."

"They have all decided; the child has no chance to refuse."

He has no say; in this matter, Hongxue has the final say.

Long Ming blinked: "……"

"This matter really…… I don't know how to put it."