Chapter 183: Chapter 183 Returning to One’s Ancestors (Three)
Old Master did not hear the words that followed, his entire being stunned upon hearing that Xiao Min had resorted to the Xiao family’s taboo techniques—moves so dire they could harm the enemy greatly but at great cost to oneself.
But Xiao Min had actually used such means against her own granddaughter?
In major families, there is generally a distinction between the direct lineage and the side branch, with members of the direct lineage holding an incomparably noble status. How could the side branch ever compare to the direct lineage?
Yet that damned Xiao Min, a woman from a side branch, actually sought to kill a girl from the direct lineage?
It was an utterly capital offense!
Old Master was thoroughly enraged, even forgetting to ask how, after Xiao Min had wielded the Xiao family’s taboo, Mu Ruyue had still managed to defeat her…
Madam Sheng Yue continually observed Old Master’s expression; seeing his face instantly turn livid, a slight smile curved at the edges of her lips.
Xiao Min, did you think you could harm my daughter and get away with it?
“Father, rather than dealing with Xiao Min, we should first let our daughter acknowledge her ancestors and be recognized. As for that cheap girl Xiao Min, I must settle the score with her properly,” said Madam Sheng Yue, her eyes flashing with a hint of coldness.
Usually, however extreme Xiao Min’s actions were, she was too lazy to bother with them, but she should never have bullied her daughter or dared to covet Yue’er’s fiancé.
Not to mention, considering her character, how could she compare to Yue’er?
“Alright, I will prepare for this matter shortly. We must allow my granddaughter to acknowledge her ancestors as soon as possible, to silence any dissent,” Old Master snorted coldly, his face a shade of livid.
It was obvious he was furiously indignant over Xiao Min’s actions.
“Yue’er, come, let me take you to meet Qingqing. Your elder brother will be returning in a few days too,” Madam Sheng Yue said, holding Mu Ruyue’s hand and turning to her with a tender smile.
With her exceptional beauty, this smile made her all the more breathtaking.
Mu Ruyue allowed herself to be led away, the warmth from the palm seeping into her heart and kindling a warmth inside her…
Inside the courtyard, playing by a small stream, Xiao Qingqing spotted Madam Sheng Yue immediately and hastened, barefoot, out of the water, running quickly toward the graceful and noble woman.
“Mother, I’ve missed you so much.”
Xiao Qingqing raised her exquisitely delicate face, placing her damp hands on Madam Sheng Yue.
Her bright, large eyes sparkled with a mischievous charm that was irresistible.
Moved, Madam Sheng Yue bent down to lift the girl into her arms, affectionately patting her little head, and said tenderly, “How did you get so wet again? Haven’t you always nagged to see Yue’er sister? Now she has come to our Xiao family.”
Xiao Qingqing leapt down from Madam Sheng Yue’s arms, then pounced toward Mu Ruyue, wrapping her small hands around the young girl’s legs and looking up at the stunningly beautiful face before her.
“Sister Yue’er, you’ve finally arrived. I’ve missed you so much. Will you be a wife to brother in the future?”
Her voice was full of youthful naivety, soft and endearing.
However, her words stunned both Madam Sheng Yue and Mu Ruyue.
“Qingqing, Yue’er is your biological sister, which makes her your brother’s biological sister as well. How could such relatives wed one another?” Madam Sheng Yue squatted down, patiently explaining.
Xiao Qingqing blinked her large eyes, still not quite understanding, “Why can’t brother’s biological sister become brother’s wife?”
Madam Sheng Yue was momentarily dumbstruck, suddenly realising that she needed to provide her daughter with some additional education on certain matters…