Xiao Yan's eyes widened. He had never expected that the master who had been teaching him the principles of life just moments ago would possess such murderous intent. Nalan Yanran might be somewhat detestable, but...
No, Xiao Yan, Xiao Yan. You can doubt anyone, but you cannot doubt the mentor who gave you another chance to become strong! If you do that, how are you any different from an ungrateful wretch?
"Mas-Master Zhong, Nalan Yanran is, after all, my father's..." Before Xiao Zhan could finish, Zhong Li waved a hand at him, interrupting him.
"I was merely joking with an immature little girl. There is no need to take it seriously. Her nature is not bad, and her actions are understandable. She is simply young, and the way she handles matters is not mature enough. Once she grows older, she will naturally understand."
If Nalan Yanran had first sent a letter to explain to Xiao Zhan and Xiao Yan why she wished to break off the engagement, then compensated them for saving her grandfather's life, it would not have been difficult for the Young Sect Mistress of the Yun Lan Sect to produce something the Xiao Clan currently needed.
Xiao Zhan and Xiao Yan were not unreasonable people either. If she had been courteous and reasonable, they could have quietly called off the engagement.
But she had come to break off the engagement in such an overbearing, arrogant manner. Who could have accepted that? Especially a hot-blooded young man like Xiao Yan...
"..."
Hearing Zhong Li's assessment of her, Nalan Yanran finally came to her senses. After letting out a slight sigh of relief, she suddenly thought, *So this is how he sees me? An immature way of doing things. But Master supported me in doing this too. Does that