Titles in the Song dynasty were not hereditary.
Yue Huan could not become Marquis of Lantian County, but he could enter officialdom through Yue Qiu's inherited favor.
Moreover, a single generation of marquishood was enough to build a great Lineage.
Yue Qiu had traded her life for this marquis title. The Yue Lineage had risen to prominence because of it, and she had nothing to say about that—but at the very least, such things must never happen before her!
Verdant Green Maiden's tone was exceedingly stern.
She asked in a low voice.
"Yue Qiu!"
"Do you agree?"
Yue Qiu immediately knelt before her and solemnly kowtowed. "Please rest assured, Lady Verdant Green Maiden."
"I, my son, and all future descendants of the Yue Lineage will remember Lady Verdant Green Maiden's teachings! Whoever dares commit evil shall die without a burial ground!"
Verdant Green Maiden fell silent as she watched Yue Qiu kneel before her and swear his oath.
After a long while, she sighed.
"Get up!"
Yue Qiu did not move.
Verdant Green Maiden drew a deep breath and said, "I believe you."
If she had not believed Yue Qiu, she naturally would not have helped him with this matter.
Over the past decade or so, she had watched Yue Qiu grow up. Naturally, she knew his character.
Still, believing Yue Qiu did not mean she believed his descendants.
That was why these words had to be said sooner or later.
Sooner was better than later.
"Enough."
"Get up. We're going back to eat."
Verdant Green Maiden spoke slowly.
She walked toward the distance. Only then did Yue Qiu, who had been kneeling on the ground, climb to his feet. When he saw Zhao Qingyu staring at him from the side, he gave an awkward smile and said to her