Xia Zhao stepped forward. Though she rather disliked this Third Great-Granduncle, she remained proper in her manners.
After greeting him, she waited for the elders to make their arrangements.
Before long, her Third Uncle and Fourth Uncle hurried in.
After exchanging quite a few pleasantries, Xia Zhao's grandmother finally brought up the real matter.
"Third Brother, times are no longer what they used to be.
Marriage is free, and love is free.
We old folks cannot interfere with these matters of the younger generation.
Last month, Xiao You and the others brought back some supplements from Snow Shadow Mountain. Take some home with you; their restorative effects are quite noticeable."
Xia Zhao's grandmother was quite skilled with words.
She had rejected his request while preserving everyone's dignity.
Of course they would intervene in their descendants' marriages. How could a great family like theirs possibly have so much freedom in marriage?
They simply would not handle things according to Xia Tai's demands.
"Sister Li, you spoil these youngsters too much. Whatever elders say goes.
The Xia Family is a great family. If they enjoy the family's benefits, then they must do things for the family.
The two families I found for them are sincerely quite good.
These old bones of mine are getting weaker by the day, and my health is worsening. I probably will not be able to make a fuss for many more years.
Before I am buried, I only want to help the younger generation and pass down the secrets of Star-Shattering Sword Shadow..."
Xia Tai's words were both carrot and stick.
The threat in them was unmistakable.
At the same time, Xia Zhao had already learned the full story from her younger cousins.
Xia Tai claimed he wanted to play matchmaker, arranging a wife for one younger