Lord Yan, The Little Ancestor Has Fallen Off The Horse Again!
Chapter 387: Entering the Xiao Family Conference Hall

Chapter 387: Chapter 387: Entering the Xiao Family Conference Hall

Jiang Qiong left the Xiao Family early in the morning because there were simply too many things to bring, filling up a total of nine cars, and together with the one she rode, that made ten—a perfect score.

Luxury cars traveling in a convoy drew plenty of attention as soon as they departed from Beijing, prompting many people to follow out of curiosity, only to discover they were heading out of town.

Beijing is vast yet compact, and in no time at all, the news spread throughout the city. Only people like Xiao Yisha who were sequestered in a base remained unaware of the situation until she learned of it and immediately rushed back to the Xiao Family.

At this moment, a solemn and dignified atmosphere pervaded the Xiao Family, where the Great Elder and the representatives of the second, third, and fourth branches were all gathered in the conference hall for a family meeting.

The Great Elder sat in the main seat, his hands resting on a walking stick, eyes half-closed, exuding majestic power and authority without anger.

Beside him sat the Second and Third Elders. All were elder members of the Xiao Family, from her grandfather’s generation; they had witnessed the Xiao Family’s rise and fall. Such critical figures would not appear unless something significant had occurred.

She hadn’t even walked in when she could feel the oppressive atmosphere, "Great Elder, Second Elder, Third Elder."

She greeted everyone in the conference hall in turn. Yang Li saw her and quickly grasped her hand tightly, having only experienced such a scenario twice before.

Once was four years ago, and today marked the second time.

The presence of the three elder members alone was sufficiently intimidating, even before they had spoken a word.

The Great Elder slowly opened his eyes and, with austere authority, pointed to Xiao Jingping’s seat: "Take your father’s place."

Xiao Yisha felt a surge of happiness inside, though she did not show it on her face. She calmly responded, "Yes, Great Elder."

Upon hearing her words, the Great Elder looked up and then half-closed his eyes again, lightly tapping his finger.

Yang Li’s heart blossomed with joy. She knew the weight of the Great Elder’s words within the clan, and it seemed he indeed had high hopes for Yisha.

The Second Elder glanced over everyone present: "Now that everyone is here, let’s begin the meeting..."

"Have you forgotten something, Second Elder?" The voice of Xiao Chen came from afar and grew closer as all in attendance turned to look toward the doorway.

Xiao Chen had a powerful aura, emanating an aristocratic air, his footsteps resonating heavily in their hearts.

Yun Yue followed behind him, nonchalantly dragging her feet, her exquisite features partially hidden under a duckbill cap as Xiao Chen led her into the conference hall.

The sight of Yun Yue stepping into the conference hall caused an immediate shift in the expressions of everyone present.

Bang!

"Xiao Chen, do you realize where this is? Do you even respect the rules anymore?" The Third Elder, enraged, slammed his hand on the table and stood up, pointing at Yun Yue: "Outsiders are not permitted to step half a pace into the conference hall."

A woman of unknown origin—rumor had it she was from the countryside—such a woman dared to dream of entering the Xiao Family’s door?

A mirthless smile played on the corners of Xiao Chen’s lips, not reaching his eyes, which were devoid of any warmth.

These were the same people who had cornered his father back then. That year, he and his mother had stood just outside the conference hall, and even his mother’s pleading on her knees had been futile.

After that day, his father was expunged from the Xiao Family Genealogy, and the three of them left the Xiao Family, not returning until the old man was on his deathbed.

Though his father had taken over as Family Head and his mother had been entered into the Xiao Family Genealogy, only he knew how much coldness and exclusion they had silently endured.

The same events would not be allowed to happen to him again.

His presence was commanding, his deep black eyes terrifying, and an awe-inspiring pressure emanated from him, suffocating them before he even spoke.

His gaze, sharp as a knife, swept over them, tensing up their entire bodies.

"Who says she is an outsider? Has my mother not informed you? She is now my fiancée," Xiao Chen held her hand and slowly raised it, "This ring is our proof. What objections do you have?"

"Xiao Chen, you..." The Second Elder didn’t care much at first, but his gaze shot over the moment he mentioned the ring.

It was the ring that symbolized the leadership of the Four Major Families.

Beside him, the Great Elder, who had half-closed eyes and had not spoken, slowly opened his eyes when he heard this, and his aged, sharp eyes shot out a cold light.

The three of them knew all too well what this ring meant.

He had casually given it to a woman!

Not to mention they hadn’t acknowledged her yet, even if they had, they shouldn’t give it to her!

"I advise you to be smart, hand over that ring and you can still get a sum of money; otherwise, your life is at risk."

The Great Elder’s warning tone was directed at Yun Yue, the tall girl whose half face was hidden under the brim of her hat, standing with a willful and unregulated posture. Such a woman was not suitable to be the future matriarch of the Xiao Family, not to mention her identity.

Yun Yue’s lips curved upwards, her eyes and archly raised brows wild as the sky: "Sorry, I’ve been frightened since I was little, and many have tried to take my life—I don’t mind adding you to the list."

The Great Elder was taken aback, his eyes narrowing as he took her seriously.

It was rare to encounter someone who could talk like that; a young girl had such spirit and courage.

Xiao Yisha watched the drama unfold from the side, with three elders there, she didn’t need to do anything.

The Great Elder looked at Xiao Chen: "You better think this through, her staying by your side is dangerous."

The Xiao Family matriarch wasn’t a position just anyone could fill, and they had not intervened when he and the Ji Family broke off the engagement because it had not shaken the Xiao Family’s foundation.

The choice of a matriarch could influence the next three generations and completely shake the foundation of the Xiao Family. Moreover, after investigating Yun Yue’s background, they certainly did not want such a woman to enter the Xiao Family.

"Of course, I’ve thought it through very clearly. Since the three elders have chosen not to involve themselves, there’s no need for them to start doing so in the future. It’s time for you to enjoy your old age in peace."

With this, he swept his proud and aloof gaze over everyone present and left with Yun Yue.

Watching them leave, the Second Elder couldn’t sit still any longer, letting out a roar: "Big brother, what does he mean, telling us to mind our own business?!"

"Let it be, let the young people handle their own affairs," the Great Elder slowly got up, needing a walking stick to walk at the age of eighty.

That woman was no simple character.

...

Yun Yue took off the ring from her hand and handed it to him: "You should keep this ring, it’s useless to me."

She had already returned home, only to be suddenly asked by him to take the ring and visit the Xiao Family with him. It turned out to be about their marriage matters.

And on the way there, she received a call from Aunt Xiang. Aunt Qiong had sent ten cars’ worth of marriage gifts to the Lin Mansion.

They were all luxury cars worth millions each, causing a stir throughout Lan City. The road outside the Lin Mansion was filled with cars belonging to the Xiao Family.

Her mouth twitched involuntarily, Xiao Chen had told her about the engagement last night, and she hadn’t expected Aunt Qiong to be at the Lin Family already today; this speed...

Xiao Chen hung his head, put it on her himself, his dark eyes unfathomable with desire. He moved his head closer to her ear, breathing out a hot breath, his voice low and magnetic: "Once I give it to you, it’s yours, Lady Xiao."

Yun Yue’s body softened, her earlobes reddening involuntarily. She pulled down her hat brim and turned to open the car window, letting the wind on her face gradually dissipate that heat.

She looked down at the ring in her palm. This ring held secrets not to be shared, known only to the Family Heads of the Four Major Families.

Yun Yue guessed only a few old men and Xiao Chen were privy to this secret.