The moment Jun Wuyang saw Wen Xiao’ai, a touch of amazement flickered in his eyes, followed by a tinge of jealousy toward Jun Moyan.
Wen Xiao’ai had seen her fair share of grand events, faced legions of celestial beings, thousands of Yin Soldiers, and had even once brandished her sword against Demon Beasts. There wasn’t a monster or evil spirit she hadn’t encountered, and she felt not the slightest bit of nervousness before them.
They looked at her, and she looked right back at each one of them.
When faced with the scrutinizing gazes of Elder Madam Jun, Jun Wuyang, and Jun Moyan’s father Jun Qing, Wen Xiao’ai simply ignored them.
When she met a malicious gaze, Wen Xiao’ai didn’t hesitate to glare back without apology.
It was that wicked woman again.
Jun Moyan frowned slightly when he saw that Ji Hongyan was also present. What was Qing Yi doing? Hadn’t he been told to take care of this person? How was she still alive?
"Moyan, Wuchen, come over and sit down," the head of the family, Elder Master Jun, called out with a smile, then turned to Wen Xiao’ai and asked amiably, "So, you are the girl that Moyan likes?"
"Yes," Wen Xiao’ai nodded without hesitation.
After responding, she also very sweetly added, "Hello, Grandfather."
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"Very good, very good." Upon hearing Wen Xiao’ai’s sweet greeting, Elder Master Jun’s eyes crinkled with joy, and he felt extraordinarily pleased.
Among his three grandsons, he was most worried about Moyan, even more so than Wuyang. To his surprise, Moyan turned out to be the first to bring a girlfriend home.
And such a beautiful girl at that. The more he looked, the more he liked her.
This certainly wasn’t someone Moyan had found just to appease the family and avoid other marriage proposals.
Elder Master Jun, who had never acknowledged Ji Hongyan in his heart because Moyan simply didn’t like her, now found Wen Xiao’ai utterly satisfactory. He immediately treated her as his future granddaughter-in-law.
"What’s your name?" Elder Master Jun asked with a face full of affectionate smiles.
"That’s a lovely name. Moyan, bring Xiao’ai over here to sit by me," Elder Master Jun personally stood up to pull out a chair for Wen Xiao’ai, then waved her over with a smile.
Wen Xiao’ai glanced back at Jun Moyan, blinking smugly.
As if to say: You see, this Princess is beloved by all.
Though he had always known his grandfather would like Xiao’ai, actually experiencing his grandfather’s affection and seeing his smile truly delighted Jun Moyan.
Sitting at the rear, Ji Hongyan watched Elder Master Jun showering Wen Xiao’ai with such fondness, completely disregarding her feelings and personally inviting her as if she were the future granddaughter-in-law. A mix of rage and hatred seethed within her, and her venomous eyes almost wished they could stab Wen Xiao’ai to death.
And yet, there she was, merely a would-be bride unrecognized by the family, without even the right to speak.
Just as Wen Xiao’ai was about to take a seat, a voice full of pride and authority interrupted.
All eyes turned to Elder Madam Jun, whose expression had been sour ever since Jun Moyan and the others appeared.
The words of obstruction from Elder Madam Jun slowly dimmed the smile on Elder Master Jun’s face.
Ji Hongyan, on the other hand, couldn’t help but revel in schadenfreude.
What does it matter if you like her? I am the one acknowledged by Elder Madam Jun.
"This is the Jun Family’s private banquet. Bringing outsiders was one thing, but wanting a place at the main seat? Do you not understand propriety?" Elder Madam Jun spoke with her gaze fixed straight ahead, not even sparing Wen Xiao’ai a glance from the corner of her eye.
She completely disregarded Wen Xiao’ai.
Elder Master Jun was about to speak, but Jun Moyan beat him to it.
"Xiao’ai, let’s go home to eat," Jun Moyan said to Wen Xiao’ai, his voice as indifferent as ever, his face showing little emotion.