Ning Xiang could not be sure how much Zhu Yu had heard, but the murderous look on his face told her this was bad. Her heart beat like a drum.
Ning Xiang shuffled behind her father. No, her father could not beat the Old Demon King either. She hid behind her mother instead. Surely the Old Demon King would not do anything to her mother?
Who would have thought her mother would earnestly tell her, "You're not a child anymore. Stop throwing a tantrum and go back with my son-in-law."
She even pressed down on Ning Xiang's shoulders and pushed her forward, telling Zhu Yu, "Son-in-law, we've spoiled this daughter of ours. I've already given her a talking-to for you. Take her home, close the door, and enjoy your life together."
Ning Xiang clung tightly to her mother's arm.
No! Don't send this poor little lamb into the wolf's jaws! Are you even my real mother???
Clearly, Madam Mu had no mother-daughter affection in her heart whatsoever.
She secretly transmitted her voice to Zhu Yu. "Son-in-law, my birthday is coming up. Prepare my present in advance. Your father-in-law sent away all the handsome men you gave me last time. I don't mean anything by it, of course. I'm just lamenting the loss."
Ning Xiang sought her father's protection again. After all, a father's love was a guiding lamp, and her father was her warmest harbor.
Ning Pingzhang wanted to drive the Old Demon King away too. Qin Ge was the son-in-law he had chosen, a match in family standing with an impeccable background.
Mu Fang'ai transmitted her voice to him. "Children and grandchildren have blessings of their own. Let's go on a date and let Xiangxiang decide for herself."
And so Ning Pingzhang decisively abandoned his daughter.
Watching her parents'