Yue Xipo laughed heartily, his voice warm and genial:
"Good, good! Then we'll each address the other in our own way. I'll presume on my seniority and call you Nephew Qing.
After all, you're now a pillar of the sect, and your future is boundless. But in private, it's better to be a little closer.
In public, though, Inspector Qing Chen would be more appropriate. After all, your position is what it is, and the Condensed Jade Sect's rules cannot be set aside."
A modest smile appeared on Qing Chen's face, and he climbed the pole offered to him. "You're right, Father-in-law. I'll remember that."
Yue Xipo nodded in satisfaction. "Nephew Qing, knowing you have that consideration puts my mind at ease. We've spoiled Ling Shan since she was little, so I hope you'll be patient with her.
This counts as our formal meeting. Let's settle the marriage today. We can leave the wedding proceedings, along with the exact date and location, to those under us. We need only oversee things."
Yue Xipo had neither particularly many nor particularly few children.
Yue Lingshan was a woman, and her talent was nothing outstanding, so naturally, her Lineage arranged her marriage.
Her parents' command and a matchmaker's word were all that was needed.
As for whether she liked it, the Yue Household did not care, nor did Yue Xipo care much.
Of course, Qing Chen cared even less.
Just as host and guest were enjoying themselves, a tremendous crash suddenly rang out!
Then the doors were blasted open, and a pretty young woman pushed her way inside.
"I won't marry him!"
Yue Lingshan's sudden appearance instantly shattered the harmonious atmosphere in the Reception Hall.
Her face was streaked with tears, and her eyes were red and swollen. She had clearly just been