Chapter 903: A Parent's Sincere Love for Their Daughter

Jiang Luolan led her daughter into the room, some words that must not be known to others.

She still needed to step aside; Shang Hongxue was clever, activating the Formation so that people outside could not hear their conversation.

Jiang Luolan finally spoke: "Hongxue, was what you just said really true? Is Chuyang truly that powerful?"

Shang Hongxue blushed and shyly nodded: "Mm."

Saying this in front of her mother was indeed awkward; she whispered shyly: "Mother, Brother Chuyang is different; I alone cannot deal with him, otherwise I wouldn't be finding other women for Brother Chuyang."

"Hongchen is very suitable; if mother and father agree, it is actually possible."

"You know, the eldest sister excels in every way; it's just her pride that hinders her. If she nods and follows Brother Chuyang, her cultivation speed will surge, Advancement to the True Realm won't be difficult."

Speaking so, Shang Hongxue released her cultivation: Inner Core, Fifth Heaven.

Jiang Luolan was frightened; that terrifying aura made her scared. She knew Jiang Luolan had also advanced to the Condensed Core realm, still lingering in the Void Core, possibly for the next ten years. She was confident she could advance to Inner Core, but not now.

As for her daughter, she had only been at Condensed Core for a short time, yet she had already reached Inner Core.

That speed is just too fast.

Even if the daughter were a genius, such speed would be impossible.

"Hongxue, your cultivation?"

"Mother, I am already at Inner Core, Fifth Heaven, and will soon advance to the Sixth Heaven; the Golden Core is not far off," Shang Hongxue said honestly. "All of this is thanks to Brother Chuyang."

Then she leaned close to her mother's ear and whispered the secret of rapid cultivation.

It is dual cultivation.

Jiang Luolan heard this, her pupils dilated, unable to believe as she stared at her daughter.

"Hongxue, is this truly reliable?"

"Mother, this is my own experiment, and Qi Ruohua also gained many benefits. Otherwise, why does she always come to Longshe Shan? Because she tasted the sweetness; it's far faster than taking pills and has no side effects."

"Look at my cultivation; it's very stable. Mother, the reason I do this is also for the eldest sister's benefit."

"With Hongchen's talent, if she follows Brother Chuyang, I dare not speak of other things, but the True Realm would be guaranteed."

Jiang Luolan fell silent.

No, she was moved.

Her eldest daughter must not miss this opportunity; it's a rare chance, she cannot... miss it.

If missed, her eldest daughter will never find such a chance again. The True Realm is a family's top combat power; if the Shang Clan produced one True Realm—no, two True Realms—then that boy Shang Yue would also enjoy the benefits brought by the two sisters.

If so, the Shang Clan's rise is imminent.

Not only her eldest daughter, Jiang Luolan herself was also moved, but her status forbids it; if she were a few decades younger, she would surely cling to Chen Chuyang regardless of everything.

"Hongxue, stop speaking; mother will advise your eldest sister."

Jiang Luolan waved her hand, insisting the eldest daughter must cherish this chance and not miss it.

She will speak to her eldest daughter herself about this matter.

"Mother acts, daughter feels at ease."

Jiang Luolan hurried out, pulling Shang Hongchen into the room, giving her no chance to speak, and asked directly: "Hongchen, how do you view the worthy son‑in‑law Chuyang?"

"Huh?" Shang Hongchen couldn't imagine mother asking this question.

Everyone was urging her; the master did so, and the younger sister as well.

Now, even mother has betrayed, siding with the younger sister.

"Mother, daughter..."

Jiang Luolan gestured broadly: "Hongchen, if you have any difficulty, speak directly; mother is listening."

"Only the three of us mother and daughters are here; go ahead and speak."

"I..." Shang Hongchen looked at mother; mother's involvement indicated her consent.

Mother's consent meant the father also consented.

Thinking of this, Shang Hongchen said bitterly: "Mother, this is my own matter; may I be the one to decide?"

Jiang Luolan took her hand, speaking earnestly: "Let you decide? Hongchen, my dear daughter, these years mother has rarely let you decide. Every matter you decided, what was the result?"

"How have you acted? Look at you now, then at Hongxue; the gap between you two has widened. This time, mother decides once; you must listen to me."

Jiang Luolan's words allowed no doubt nor rebuttal.

On this matter, she has the final say.

Shang Hongchen gritted her teeth: "Mother, for other matters I can let you decide, but this one concerns my future; I cannot..."

Bang.

Jiang Luolan slammed the table, her gaze turning cold as she stared at the daughter before her.

If something displeased her, she would act immediately.

Familiar with her mother, Shang Hongxue knew mother was angry and hurried: "Eldest sister, just follow mother's words, don't provoke mother."

"As the saying goes, the parents' decree and the matchmaker's words; mother does this for your good."

Shang Hongchen looked at her younger sister with mixed feelings; she didn't understand why the sister was so eager to have her also marry Chen Chuyang. They were sisters; how could..."

She couldn't get past that inner hurdle; mainly because she had broken off the engagement before, and now it was being reversed, which she couldn't accept.

Turning back would mean her original decision was wrong.

Shang Hongchen would not allow herself to be wrong, nor admit she was at fault.

"Hongxue, mother, I really don't want to marry so early, I..."

Jiang Luolan raised her hand, cutting her off.

"This matter is not up to you; other matters mother can ignore, but this one, no."

"Hongchen, mother does this for your good too; look at Hongxue, she's doing so well. You are also mother's daughter; would mother watch you ruin your happiness?"

"In this world, no one is better or more suitable for you than Chuyang."

"You, then—don't have any other thoughts, listen to Mother just this once, okay?"

"I..." Shang Hongchen looked at the mother before her, and her demeanor softened.

"Mother, daughter..." Shang Hongchen still couldn't get past that mental barrier.

Jiang Luolan would not give her that many chances to argue, nor would she allow her... to refuse.

"Fine, this matter is settled, then. Afterwards, I'll have Hongxue oversee the arrangements."

"All you need to do is follow calmly, and for everything else, listen to Hongxue."

"Later, you'll understand Mother."

Jiang Luolan slammed the gavel, giving Shang Hongchen no chance to refuse.

She also gave her no chance to continue speaking; Shang Hongchen opened her mouth but ultimately couldn't utter a single word.

She didn't dare to keep arguing; Mother would really get angry.