The Zhao and Zhou families had been enemies with the Mu Branch Family from Heishi City for generations. Even before Mu Rui’an and his family came to Heishi City, they had already been engaged in both open and secret battles for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. No matter how unworthy Mu Hanyan was, the Third Elder did not want to see him disadvantaged by Fourth Miss Zhao and others, and would certainly prefer it if the tables turned.
"Thank you for your compliment, Third Elder," Mu Hanyan said, noticing that the Third Elder’s tone was much friendlier than before, she naturally did not keep a cold face and smiled in response.
"However, even if you must deal with them, why tear their clothes again? How many times has it been now? Even if you don’t care about the Mu Family’s reputation, you should think about your own dignity," but almost immediately, the Third Elder, disappointed like usual, expressed.
"Third Elder, about that..." Mu Hanyan looked aggrieved, how had this blame landed on her again? Clearly, it was that Griffin’s doing.
Still, Mu Hanyan knew that, in general, Swordsman who use Qi to incubate Exotic Beasts would have those beasts recognising them as their master, so in the eyes of the Third Elder, this was certainly her doing.
"Alright, alright, there is no need to explain. I can see that the Griffin does not come from a pure lineage and lacks intelligence, it cannot be considered a true Exotic Beast, and thus may not obey your commands, you cannot be entirely blamed for this," the Third Elder waved his hand, cutting off Mu Hanyan’s words.
"Thank you, Third Elder, for your understanding," Mu Hanyan giggled, glad the Third Elder was a sensible person who understood her difficulties.
"However, you could have stopped it if you wanted to, why did you just watch as it committed actions that would tarnish a person’s reputation?" Unfortunately, the Third Elder immediately questioned again. But really, is there any such reputation left anymore?
Mu Hanyan found it hard to rebut this time. Although the Griffin had not acknowledged her as its master, it was indeed hatched from her Qi. If she wanted to, she probably could have stopped it. But it’s not like her brain was kicked by a donkey, why would she stop it? Let alone shredding outerwear, even if it tore the undergarments off Fourth Miss Zhao, she wouldn’t stop it!
"I know you’ve grown up, and it’s normal to be curious about matters between men and women, but you can’t just do things . If you want to see, wait till you are older, married, and in your room with the door closed to see however you like. But , who would dare marry you?" the Third Elder grew increasingly disappointed, scolding sternly.
"Uh..." Mu Hanyan was dumbstruck.
Everyone else was also taken aback: What do you mean ’in your room with the door closed to see however you like’? Third Elder, is it really appropriate to say these things in the presence of so many? Check if there are any minors around, is it really appropriate to discuss such topics not suitable for children?
But what shocked Mu Hanyan most was the mention of marriage—she’s a woman, how could she ’marry’? Really bring a beautiful young bride home to look at? Forgetting that, she might as well just look at herself. At the very least, her figure wasn’t bad, hips and chest and all, hmph!
"Cough, cough, Third Elder, there are many young people present, please be mindful of your status," Qu Shanling, too, was caught off guard and had to cough twice to remind the Third Elder. For more chapters visit N0v3l.Fiɾe.net
"The old man spoke out of turn, making Master Qu laugh," the Third Elder realized he had gotten too carried away, his face flushed red as he chuckled awkwardly, never returning to the topic of what Mu Hanyan should do behind a closed door.
"Third Elder, I won’t disturb you any longer and will leave you to catch up with Master Qu," Mu Hanyan, fearing he might say something more shocking, quickly made her exit.