Entrusting

Nalan Jie was still cultivating at home, while Nalan Su, in his study, heard a servant report that his young mistress had returned. He immediately stood up excitedly and said, "Quickly, go and inform the old master!"

The maidservant quickly replied, "Yes!"

Nalan Su went to the gate first. Nalan Yanran was standing at the front with Xiao Yan, followed by Xiao Zhan and Xiao Li. Xiao Yan had beads of cold sweat on his forehead and looked a little nervous.

Nalan Yanran glanced at Xiao Yan with a playful expression and teased, "Where did Yan Xiao, who used to come and go from the Nalan Residence with such ease and nonchalance, go?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan glared at Nalan Yanran and said, "How can this be the same? Last time I came, it was your Nalan Family that needed my help. Now I'm the one who needs your help. You'd better speak up for me later!"

Nalan Yanran rolled her eyes at Xiao Yan and said, "What a character!"

Soon, footsteps echoed from inside the gate. Xiao Yan's expression quickly turned serious, while Xiao Li, standing behind him, smiled and said to Xiao Zhan beside him, "Father, why does Little Yan look so nervous?"

Xiao Zhan said meaningfully, "You'll get used to it after visiting a few more times. You're just not used to it yet!"

As they were talking, a tall figure walked out of the mansion. When Nalan Yanran saw this figure, her eyes lit up, and she rushed towards him, calling out, "Father!"

Before Nalan Su could react, he caught Nalan Yanran Nalan Yanran she flew towards him, then ruffled her hair and said, "You're finally back! Do you know how worried your grandfather was about you!"

Nalan Yanran pouted slightly and said, "Then isn't Father worried about me?"

Nalan Su was slightly taken aback. He hadn't expected his daughter to have such an attitude. After all, ever since his father, Nalan Yanran's grandfather Nalan Jie, had broken off the engagement with the Xiao Clan, Yan Ran had never shown him such affectionate gestures or expressions again!

Nalan Su wasn't too surprised, and immediately said, "Of course I'm worried. This time you're back, stay a little longer. Besides, some things have happened at the Misty Cloud Sect recently!"

Nalan Yanran's expression changed, and just as she was about to speak, Xiao Yan, who was standing behind her, stepped forward and said, "Uncle Nalan!"

Upon hearing the sound, Nalan Su looked behind Nalan Yanran and saw a handsome young man in black robes standing at the main gate of the Nalan Residence. He then realized who it was and exclaimed in surprise, "Young friend Xiao Yan?"

"Brother Nalan, it's been a long time!" Xiao Zhan also came out from behind, which surprised Nalan Su even more!

"You, you are Brother Xiao?" Nalan Su could clearly sense that the middle-aged man in front of him possessed a powerful aura and considerable strength, at least no less than his own. He said in disbelief.

After all, the Xiao Clan was just a small clan living in Wu Tan City back then. Although they were considered a large clan in Wu Tan City, they were far inferior to the Nalan Family. Moreover, Xiao Zhan, as the patriarch of the Xiao Clan family, was only Da Dou Shi when they met back then. Now he was almost the same as him. Could it be that he had stepped into the Dou Wang realm?

Xiao Zhan saw the surprise in Nalan Su's eyes, and suddenly felt a sense of relief. Although Xiao Zhan hadn't said anything about the annulment of the engagement back then, hadn't he also felt remorse? If his strength had been higher back then, and the Xiao Clan's strength stronger, how dare the Nalan Family and the Misty Cloud Sect treat the Xiao Clan that way?

However, the past is the past. Xiao Zhan's strength is different now, and his perspective is naturally different as well. He won't dwell on the past anymore. He smiled faintly at Nalan Su and said, "Brother Nalan, it's been quite a few years since we last met!"

Nalan Su laughed heartily and said, "More than that! It's been a full twelve years since we last met!"

The two family heads hugged each other, their eyes slightly red. Back then, the relationship between the Xiao Clan and the Nalan Family was exceptionally good. What a pity!

At this moment, Nalan Jie also came out of the mansion. When he saw that Xiao Zhan had brought his two sons, he immediately smiled and asked Nalan Su to welcome them in.

Inside the living room of the Nalan Residence.

Nalan Jie sat at the head of the table, while Nalan Su sat beside Xiao Zhan. Nalan Jie looked at Xiao Zhan with some guilt and said, "Xiao Zhan, I was senile back then. I didn't keep an eye on Yan Ran and let her go to Wu Tan City and cause trouble. Later, she was Poisonous Mark, and I didn't have the chance to go to the Xiao Clan to apologize. I hope you won't hold a grudge against me!"

Xiao Zhan smiled and said, "My Xiao Clan was also at fault back then. This kid was arrogant. In fact, we should thank you. If it weren't for Yan Ran's visit to my Xiao Clan, who knows when this brat would have come to his senses!"

Xiao Yan stood to the side, staring blankly at the ground. Although his father Xiao Zhan's words seemed to downplay the Nalan Family's mistakes and even thanked them, they were also a subtle warning to the Nalan Family Nalan Family. The Xiao Clan's strength was not what it used to be!

Nalan Su looked slightly embarrassed, while Nalan Yanran, standing to the side, lowered her head even further. These were all foolish things she had done in her youthful arrogance!

Nalan Jie then broke the awkward silence, asking, "By the way, why did you bring so many things to the Nalan Family this time?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhan immediately laughed and said, "Hehe, Old Master Nalan, I just wanted to ask if the marriage agreement between our two families from back then still stands?"

Upon hearing Xiao Zhan's words, both Nalan Jie and Nalan Su were slightly taken aback. The marriage contract from back then had long been burned, and both the Nalan Family and Xiao Clan Xiao Yan had personally stated that the marriage contract between the two families was null and void. Why was it being brought up again now?

However, after so many years of trials and tribulations, how could Nalan Jie not see through such a small scheme? He glanced at Nalan Yanran, who was standing to the side with her face flushed and head bowed, and then at Xiao Yan, who was staring straight ahead. He immediately realized what was going on and thought with great surprise, "Is there still hope?"

Nalan Jie immediately said, "This marriage agreement was made by me and your Xiao Clan patriarch back then. As long as your Xiao Clan acknowledges this marriage agreement, then it naturally stands!"

Nalan Jie's attitude was quite humble. The Nalan Family had always accepted marriage agreements, and as long as the Xiao Clan agreed, that was enough. Xiao Zhan, upon hearing this, didn't mince words and said directly, "Since the old man has said so, I will be frank. Xiao Yan and my niece Nalan have gone through many hardships and finally come together. Our Xiao Clan doesn't have so many rules. Since the two juniors have come together, I will support them. The Xiao Clan has now moved to the Black Corner Region, so we have come to the Imperial Capital specifically to propose marriage to the Nalan Family!"

"What? A marriage proposal?" Nalan Su exclaimed in surprise. Seeing several gazes fixed on him, Nalan Su stammered, "No, no, I mean, isn't this too fast!"

Xiao Zhan smiled and said, "No rush, no rush. The sooner I get there, the sooner I can hold my grandson!"