Huang Xiao knew full well that the You Family's circumstances, especially now, could hardly be called promising. You Lian'er probably would not have a say in her own marriage either. She was like the children of princes, nobles, generals, and ministers throughout history, or an emperor's sons and daughters. They often had to consider the standing of their own Lineage or Imperial Family; personal preferences had become insignificant. Marriages between their children for mutual benefit were commonplace.
As things stood, You Lian'er probably could not escape such a fate either. All that remained was to choose the power that could offer the You Family the greatest help. That would be You Lian'er's ultimate fate.
At that thought, Huang Xiao felt some sorrow for You Lian'er. She seemed to bask in glory, but much of the time, she had no control over her own life.
"Hm? Brother Huang?" Just as Huang Xiao was pondering this, a surprised voice suddenly rang out.
Huang Xiao turned at the sound and saw a young gentleman a short distance away walking briskly toward him. "It really is you," the young man said with a smile. "I thought your back looked familiar as soon as I saw it."
"Second Prince? Brother Duan." Huang Xiao had not expected Duan Ying, the second prince of the Dali Kingdom, to be here too. Three old men followed behind him. Huang Xiao could sense the auras they held in reserve; clearly, every one of them was in the Peak Realm. That was only natural. Duan Ying was a prince, after all, and now that he was in another country, he naturally needed experts to protect him.
"That's more like it!" Seeing how quickly Huang Xiao changed his form of address, Duan Ying smiled in satisfaction. "When we roam the Jianghu,