Zhao Chen'er did not react too strongly upon hearing this.
But Zhao Xiu'er was so startled that her ears perked up. Full of curiosity, she asked, "Master actually has marriage engagements? With which girl?"
Frost said coldly, "Not one girl—two! That bastard Seventh Senior Brother of his arranged marriages with two women for him, and they are a pair of Sister Flowers."
Zhao Xiu'er muttered regretfully, "Then Mentor is bound to be disappointed."
As she spoke, she looked toward Zhao Chen'er, unable to suppress her suspicion. "Why do you not seem surprised at all? Did you know long ago?"
Qin Huan explained, "Chen'er Jie investigated it after returning last time."
Frost frowned and reproached her with the frustration of one who hated iron for not becoming steel. "Since you knew, then why are you still..."
Zhao Chen'er smiled. "Are they not simply those two sisters from the Heaven Lotus Sect? I have investigated this matter thoroughly, Second Grandfather, so put your mind at ease. That so-called marriage arrangement was merely Rui Ye making an absurd attempt to demand repayment for a favor. I already sent people to ask those involved, and neither sister is willing to marry over."
Qin Huan chimed in, "Even if they were willing, it would be useless. Given Chen'er Jie's qualifications, if she agreed to marry down, the Clear River Sect would certainly be willing to cancel that marriage arrangement."
Zhao Chen'er's face flushed. "There is not even the first stroke of the character eight yet."
Qin Huan gave an awkward smile. "Sooner or later, sooner or later. Chen'er Jie is so outstanding—what man would not be moved?"
Frost asked doubtfully, "With the Heaven Lotus Sect's strength, there should be no reason for them to reject such an excellent opportunity to climb the branches. Are the