Chapter 398: What's the big deal about protecting the short?

Inside the Liu family, Liu Qing was in Liu Yan's room.

He looked at the sullen, unwilling-to-speak Liu Yan, fell silent for a moment, then said.

"Liu Yan, Chen Tianyu is the Hall Master of the Heavenly Martial Hall."

"His future is limitless; marrying him is better than you marrying far away to Yanjing."

"Besides, if our two families join forces, in the future Jinling will be whatever we say!"

Liu Yan let out a cold laugh, looked at Liu Qing, and said.

"To dominate Jinling—that's what you want, right?"

"As for whom I marry, it depends on who can bring benefit to the Liu family."

Liu Qing did not deny it; he said.

"As a daughter of the Liu family, some sacrifices are necessary!"

"Besides, it's not that we won't let you marry Lin Yang; it's that brat unwilling to marry you."

"Given our Liu family's strength, our demands are not excessive at all."

Liu Yan heard this, gave a mocking laugh, and said.

"Then the Liu family is truly impressive."

"With such strength, why must I, a weak woman, be used for a marriage alliance?"

Liu Qing, who was mocked, did not get angry.

He said: "It's Lin Yang who disagrees; you can't blame us."

Hearing this, Liu Yan gave a hehe laugh and did not respond.

Liu Qing stood up, walked toward the outside of the room, and said.

"Liu Yan, don't say I'm not giving you a chance."

"We haven't yet formally allied with the Chen family; if he agrees to our demands, I can cancel this marriage!"

Having said that, he strode away.

After Liu Qing left, Liu Yan stood by the bedside, gazing out the window, her eyes forlorn.

"I was originally a caged bird; to have seen the outside world and to have met you is already a great fortune."

"The rest, I will no longer hope for."

"But still, I will have regrets in my heart."

She walked to the dressing table, sat down, and took out the paper knife hidden innermost.

Liu Yan gave a self-mocking smile and said: "Good thing I had prepared when I returned home."

This is what she hid in her room after returning home.

Having returned from the southwest to Jinling, she thought, if the family were to marry her off again like a commodity...

That would be the day of her marriage, and also the time of her death.

As for going to find Lin Yang, she never even considered it.

She felt that the Liu family, so snobbish, was not worthy of Lin Yang.

After her death, if Lin Yang could come see her, she would be satisfied.

While Liu Yan was in her room, recalling past events.

Lin Yang had already arrived at the Liu family with Old Master Xiao.

However, Lin Yang wore sunglasses and a mask, so the Liu family members did not recognize him.

The appearance of Old Master Xiao made Liu Qing hurriedly go to greet him.

"Old Master, what wind blew you here today?"

Looking at Liu Qing, Old Master Xiao gave a hum and said.

"I heard that Miss Liu is going to marry; I came to ask about her."

Liu Qing smiled slightly and said: "Rest assured, we will definitely send you a wedding invitation when the time comes."

"If I don't give you the invitation, my own old master would surely beat me."

Old Master Xiao gave a hum and said to Liu Qing.

"I didn't come for any invitation."

"I came here just to ask one thing."

Liu Qing sat down unhurriedly and said to Old Master Xiao.

"What matter makes you come rushing in such haste?"

"I want to ask: Is Miss Liu's marriage to the Chen family voluntary?"

"If it's not voluntary, you must cancel this marriage immediately."

Upon hearing this, Liu Qing also did not get angry.

He took a sip of tea, looked at Old Master Xiao, and said.

"Old Master, this is an internal affair of the Liu family; you'd better not meddle."

Upon hearing Liu Qing's words, Old Master Xiao spoke in a deep voice.

"When I first brought Miss Liu back, I promised her I would not let her suffer injustice."

"Are you trying to make me break my word?"

"What about that old fogey Liu Guodong? Let him come see me; I want to have a talk with him."

Liu Qing said with a calm face: "My own old master has gone to Yanjing and won't be back for a while."

"Now, the family's affairs are all up to me."

"If you have any dissatisfaction, you can tell me."

The old master slapped the tea table and shouted angrily.

Then you brat, hurry up and cancel the alliance with the Chen family!

Even if the groom is Chen Tianyu, it must be the Liu miss's own consent!

Just as the Xiao elder finished speaking, a voice sounded from outside the Liu family's gate.

Heh, when did the Liu family's affairs become something the Xiao family gets to manage?

Moreover, it's managing the affairs of both our families.

Those who don't know would think your Xiao family is the number one in Jinling!

Outside, Chen Ping, wearing a black suit and tall in stature, walked in.

Behind Chen Ping followed more than ten people carrying gifts.

These people, some held auspicious scepters, some held gold, and there were pearls as well.

Chen Ping looked at Liu Qing and said with a smile.

Liu Family Head, this is part of the betrothal gift our Chen family prepared; please take a look.

Having said that, he then turned his gaze to the Xiao elder.

Old man, what does the Xiao family amount to in front of our Chen family? You don't know that?

Since I'm here, why don't you get lost?

The old master had never suffered such insult; he stood up, wanting to strike someone.

Just as he was about to strike, he heard Chen Ping say.

You old thing, if you dare touch me, I'll break every bone in your body, and then break the bones of your Xiao family!

Just as he finished speaking, a crisp slap sound rang out.

Pa!

A crisp slap sound rang out, and Chen Ping was sent flying sideways, hitting the wall.

Half of his teeth were knocked out.

The one who struck was naturally Lin Yang.

He looked at Chen Ping, gave a cold snort, and said.

You dare disrespect the old master? Then get over here and apologize.

Chen Ping stood up, looking at the heavily wrapped Lin Yang, and said in a low voice.

Are you a member of the Xiao family?

The old master held his head high, chest out, and said proudly.

This is my grandson-in-law; how about that?

Upon hearing that, Chen Ping let out a loud shout.

Go smash that damned thing for me!

And also beat that old man together with me!

Just as he finished speaking, a crowd rushed toward Lin Yang and his group.

Then Lin Yang alone gave them a slap, knocking them all to the ground.

He rolled up his sleeves and walked toward Chen Ping.

You damned thing, still not convinced, you're getting people to fight.

You deserve to die!

Seeing Lin Yang about to strike, Liu Qing shouted in a low voice.

Hey friend, even if you're from the Xiao family, it's too much to not even put our Liu family people in your sight!

You think you can just brawl in our Liu family? Do you really think we're some insignificant small clan?

Lin Yang said: 'Just now that waste Chen Ping spoke rudely, and didn't even listen to your words.'

Now, seeing him losing, you rush to protect him?

Hearing Lin Yang say that, Liu Qing gritted his teeth and said.

Even so, our two families are about to be married, so we're practically one family.

Our Liu family just protects its own, what of it!

Having said that, he shouted loudly.

Come on, get ready to fight!