Refusing Marriage, Mu Tingying; I Want Mu Ningxue

As soon as Mu Tingying spoke, everyone present froze.

Especially her parents, who at that moment wished they could slap her twice.

This foolish daughter was clearly spoiled. Otherwise, what kind of brain would she have to say something like that in this situation?

Her mother, Madam Zhou, said with extreme displeasure, "What nonsense are you spouting!!"

Mu Tingying was indeed a favorite, and even though her mother's tone changed, she still insisted when she thought of Chen Lang's attitude just now, "I don't like him, I don't want to marry him..."

Seeing her foolish daughter still insisting, Madam Zhou immediately wanted to slap her.

However, the moment she raised her hand, Elder Chen Jun said indifferently, "Since Miss Mu is not interested in my nephew, then this Marriage Alliance shall be called off."

Although the Chen Clan was not rooted in the Imperial Capital, which Great Clan in the country wouldn't give them some face?

You, the Mu Clan, said you were coming for a Marriage Alliance, but in fact, the moment you arrived, this matter was considered settled.

But your daughter said such a thing in public?

This was not giving my Great Chen Clan face!

Under these circumstances, Chen Jun, an elder from the direct line, naturally wouldn't have a good tone anymore.

The middle-aged man from the Mu Clan also frowned. He hadn't expected that there would be such a foolish direct descendant in his Family.

"Elder Chen Jun, children can be ignorant. This time, it is my Mu Clan's loss..."

Chen Jun looked at the other party with mockery. "The Mu Clan is indeed a prominent family of Great Xia. An eighteen-year-old girl still doesn't understand etiquette..."

Mu Bing felt somewhat embarrassed and glared hatefully at Mu Tingying's family.

This matter was not just between two children. Moreover, as Chen Jun said, a young lady of eighteen years old, acting so foolishly?

But it was certainly inappropriate to stay here any longer. Mu Bing still maintained a respectful attitude and said, "My Mu Clan will definitely give the Chen Family an explanation for this matter. We will take our leave for today."

"Walk slowly, don't see them out."

The Mu Clan entourage left, and Chen Lang's lips curved slightly upwards.

This Mu Tingying truly hadn't disappointed him!

He had been quite annoyed initially, but now, even if he didn't agree, his Family wouldn't be able to say much.

After seeing off the people from the Mu Clan, Chen Jun looked at Chen Lang. "Little Lang, you don't need to worry about this matter. We will definitely make the Mu Clan give an explanation."

This was their Chen Clan's darling of the new generation.

And he had just suffered such humiliation!

"Oh, Uncle Jun, it's fine."

Chen Lang's expression was calm, showing neither joy nor anger. Seeing this, Chen Jun felt a hint of satisfaction in his heart.

"Thump..."

"Thump..."

Just as Chen Jun was about to offer more comfort, a slight fluctuation came from the hall.

Immediately after, everyone saw the Family Head, Chen Jin, with white hair and a white beard, appearing and disappearing as he walked into the hall from outside.

Although he was walking normally, with every step he took, everyone felt a sensation as if their hearts were being touched!

Although no one had ever spoken of Chen Jin's current strength, Chen Lang guessed that he was at least a Forbidden Curse level existence.

But because of some rules in this world, many people might not be willing to reveal their strength even if they reached the Forbidden Curse level...

The Family Head hadn't appeared before because the people from the Mu Clan were not worthy of his reception.

"Family Head."

Seeing Chen Jin arrive, everyone stood up and bowed. Even Chen Lang did so, despite his dislike.

In his previous life, he had never behaved like this.

Of course, it might also be because his humble background in his previous life didn't emphasize such things.

"Li Yan, Chen Lang, stay behind. Everyone else, please withdraw," Chen Jin commanded directly upon his arrival, without any intention of listening to the day's details.

Hearing Chen Jin's orders, the elders bowed again and left.

After they departed, Chen Lang looked at Chen Jin with confusion.

He didn't understand why the old man wanted to keep only him and Li Yan.

The head steward, Li Yan, stood beside Chen Jin, seemingly unconcerned with pondering the reason.

The majesty on Chen Jin's face slowly receded, and he instead asked with a gentle expression, "Little Lang, do you know why I'm keeping you behind?"

"I don't know," Chen Lang shook his head.

Chen Jin didn't mind and continued, "A Marriage Alliance with the Mu Clan might not be necessary, but to establish a foothold in the Imperial Capital, the necessary maintenance is still required."

Hearing the old man's words, Chen Lang's heart became much clearer. He said with a wry smile, "Grandpa was... observing me just now?"

Chen Jin seemed to be reminiscing, a hint of sorrow appearing on his aged face. He then said, "Although your parents sacrificed for the Family, it was also partly due to my arrangements... I originally wanted you to live as you pleased your entire life. However, because of your extraordinary talent, I had to let you shoulder the great responsibility of the Chen Family. Therefore, I still need to pay some attention to your marriage."

Chen Lang wasn't heartless, but in the first year he arrived in this world, still at an age where he loved to sleep, his parents in this life had already sacrificed themselves to Heaven.

So, he didn't really have strong feelings about it.

Of course, even without his parents accompanying him in childhood, his youth was still relaxed and comfortable, aside from some necessary etiquette lessons.

"You seem to have some prejudice against that young lady just now?"

Since Old Master Chen Jin already knew, Chen Lang spoke the truth: "Old Master, you saw what she's like..."

"That girl's character is indeed not good, but she is from the Mu Clan's direct lineage..."

Chen Lang could tell that the Old Master meant well for him. So he stopped holding back and said directly: "Old Master, I know you mean well, but I don't need this. If a Marriage Alliance is truly necessary, I'd rather choose Mu Ningxue, who has recently gained fame at the Imperial Capital Academy."

If he had to choose someone, it might as well be Mu Ningxue.

Although Mu Ningxue wasn't from the direct lineage, and was even being schemed against by some people in the Mu Clan.

But if she had him as a fiancé, the outcome might be different. Her talent was undeniable... Hmm, forget it, Chen Lang couldn't keep up the pretense. He was actually just being purely lustful.

Since he had come to this world, if he didn't choose the best, what was the point of being here?

"Mu Ningxue? Which family is she from?" Chen Jin asked, confused, turning his head.

"Uh..."

Li Yan paused for a moment, then said: "According to rumors, she's a young lady from a remote branch of the Mu Clan, and like young master Chen Lang, she possesses a Companion Spirit Seed with innate talent."

"Remote branch?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Jin directly ignored the mention of innate talent and expressed his displeasure: "A country girl, how could she be worthy of you?"

Although Mu Ningxue was also from a family, there were distinctions between families.

Families in small cities like Bocheng couldn't even be compared to ants in front of the Chen Clan.

"Old Master, I have my reasons for choosing her," Chen Lang immediately said.

"Oh?"

Chen Jin didn't reply, but he was waiting for Chen Lang's 'reasons'.

Chen Lang: What are the reasons... Waiting online, it's urgent!!!