Brother-in-law: C01-3
01.3: A Promise to Yan Fei
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"Do you really not want to inherit the position as the heir to this house?"
Fang Xuanjing ordered that funeral arrangements for Yan Fei to be prohibited, along with everything regarding her burial to be kept simple. She was just to be buried without a ceremony.
"Do you really not want to inherit the position as the heir to this house?"
But to his father's uproar, Fang Shixiu only wore a light smile before turning to leave gracefully. "There's no need to drag me out. I will leave this place on my own."
The man forbade her from being entered into the Fang ancestral tomb because he believed her lowly background would stain and undermine the purity and nobility of House Fang's bloodline!
But to his father's uproar, Fang Shixiu only wore a light smile before turning to leave gracefully. "There's no need to drag me out. I will leave this place on my own."
In the past, Fang Xuanjing had descended from a fallen noble house, while Madam Fang's family were wealthy nobles who were still regarded in high esteem. As a result, Fang Xuanjing had always been fearful of her, to the point that he did not dare take a concubine and had always pretended to be a virtuous husband before her eyes."Before that, you first need to record Yan Fei's name on our family's register and welcome her into our house's ancestral tomb. If you do not, you will not get my agreement." Fang Shixiu then added flatly, "And I want her to be sent off in a dignified funeral ceremony befitting her, one beautiful and dazzling before she is returned to the earth."
In the past, Fang Xuanjing had descended from a fallen noble house, while Madam Fang's family were wealthy nobles who were still regarded in high esteem. As a result, Fang Xuanjing had always been fearful of her, to the point that he did not dare take a concubine and had always pretended to be a virtuous husband before her eyes.
"What are you bastards doing?! Laws still exist in this land!" Yan Ran bellowed."What are you bastards doing?! Laws still exist in this land!" Yan Ran bellowed.
"What are you bastards doing?! Laws still exist in this land!" Yan Ran bellowed.
☆☆☆"Why won't you let me take her?"
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Though Yan Ran still found the man an eyesore, he saw the reason in Fang Shixiu's words and no longer kicked up a fuss.
After hearing these claims, Yan Ran shot his finger at the nose of the servant who delivered the message. "Get out! Run back to Fang Xuanjing and tell him that not only will I hold a funeral for my sister—myself! But I will send her off in the most beautiful way possible! Screw the Fang ancestral tomb! What the fυck kind of place is that, huh? The only thing lying in there is a bunch of damn pigs! And my sister has no interest in staying in a place like that! Go tell him to send my sister's child back, too! He called my sister lowly—inferior? Half of her blood is running through her son's veins! That makes him a mongrel! If my sister doesn't deserve to be honoured by the Fang family, then cut ties with the grandchild who shares her blood and let that wretched house of yours die!"
Though Yan Ran still found the man an eyesore, he saw the reason in Fang Shixiu's words and no longer kicked up a fuss.
Fang Shixiu turned to leave after his command was accepted, while Yan Ran shouted to his departing back, "I don't want to forsake my life, but don't you dare yield to those bastards and do something to my sister that'll make you apologetic towards my sister! If you do something like that, I'll never forgive you!""Why won't you let me take her?"
Fang Shixiu turned to leave after his command was accepted, while Yan Ran shouted to his departing back, "I don't want to forsake my life, but don't you dare yield to those bastards and do something to my sister that'll make you apologetic towards my sister! If you do something like that, I'll never forgive you!"
iana: Look at this man doing a mike drop after dropping a nuke on his parents' marriage.
The letter sent holding Fang Xuanjing's will was then torn to shreds in front of the servant, whose face drained of blood in fear. They then scurried from the Broken Water Courtyard, but not before sending a harsh look towards Yan Ran before they left.
iana: Look at this man doing a mike drop after dropping a nuke on his parents' marriage.
Fang Shixiu turned to leave after his command was accepted, while Yan Ran shouted to his departing back, "I don't want to forsake my life, but don't you dare yield to those bastards and do something to my sister that'll make you apologetic towards my sister! If you do something like that, I'll never forgive you!""Yes, young master. His Lordship also requests your presence at the main residence."
Fang Shixiu turned to leave after his command was accepted, while Yan Ran shouted to his departing back, "I don't want to forsake my life, but don't you dare yield to those bastards and do something to my sister that'll make you apologetic towards my sister! If you do something like that, I'll never forgive you!"
"Fine, then, I'll go see him at once. But until I return, don't any of you dare touch so much as a hair on Yan Ran's head!""Nonsense! Just today, a servant ran back to this house in tears to tell me how that younger brother of hers had acted! Look at it for yourself, and tell me if that is any way for someone to act! You need to drive him from this family in an instant!" Fang Xuanjing complained with a frown.
"Fine, then, I'll go see him at once. But until I return, don't any of you dare touch so much as a hair on Yan Ran's head!"
"That's them, not me. How could you be so sure I would not give her one? Besides, why does it matter what those people say? The ones Fei'er cares about are you and me, so as long as we are there as she's being sent off, she will be smiling happily in the great beyond.""But that family of yours won't even give her a ceremony for her funeral!"
"That's them, not me. How could you be so sure I would not give her one? Besides, why does it matter what those people say? The ones Fei'er cares about are you and me, so as long as we are there as she's being sent off, she will be smiling happily in the great beyond."
"You... you, worthless son! How absurd! Guards! Guards! Drag him out this instant! From this day on, all ties between you and this family are severed. H-How dare you?! You worthless thing! How absurd! You really are absurd!" Shame and anger had turned Fang Shixiu's face as red as a pig's liver.
That look got one even more harsh sent by Yan Ran in return. Who's scared of who, huh?!
"You... you, worthless son! How absurd! Guards! Guards! Drag him out this instant! From this day on, all ties between you and this family are severed. H-How dare you?! You worthless thing! How absurd! You really are absurd!" Shame and anger had turned Fang Shixiu's face as red as a pig's liver.
"When have I ever said I wanted to inherit this? Why would I, when even my wife's most basic rights are not respected? Why would I have any desire to inherit this house then? Do you expect me to be your puppet? The ancestors talk about a mother's honour rising because of the virtues of her son. Yet, today, you all treat He'ning so preciously while heaving nothing but insults towards his mother in every direction.Though Yan Ran still found the man an eyesore, he saw the reason in Fang Shixiu's words and no longer kicked up a fuss.
"When have I ever said I wanted to inherit this? Why would I, when even my wife's most basic rights are not respected? Why would I have any desire to inherit this house then? Do you expect me to be your puppet? The ancestors talk about a mother's honour rising because of the virtues of her son. Yet, today, you all treat He'ning so preciously while heaving nothing but insults towards his mother in every direction. If that is the case, what need is there for him to be the next heir in the line of succession?"
"Yes, young master. His Lordship also requests your presence at the main residence."N/A
"Yes, young master. His Lordship also requests your presence at the main residence."
To which the head guard retorted with a snort, "Lord Fang is the rule of law on this land! How dare someone like you humiliate a trusted follower of His Lordship?! Just look forward to your death!"
Fang Shixiu watched this uncivilised and impertinent behaviour of Yan Ran with his own eyes. But he did nothing to stop the heated youth except for shaking his head at the young man's unruliness.
To which the head guard retorted with a snort, "Lord Fang is the rule of law on this land! How dare someone like you humiliate a trusted follower of His Lordship?! Just look forward to your death!"
"Fine, then, I'll go see him at once. But until I return, don't any of you dare touch so much as a hair on Yan Ran's head!""Yes, young master. His Lordship also requests your presence at the main residence."
"Fine, then, I'll go see him at once. But until I return, don't any of you dare touch so much as a hair on Yan Ran's head!"
In the past, Fang Xuanjing had descended from a fallen noble house, while Madam Fang's family were wealthy nobles who were still regarded in high esteem. As a result, Fang Xuanjing had always been fearful of her, to the point that he did not dare take a concubine and had always pretended to be a virtuous husband before her eyes.Though Yan Ran still found the man an eyesore, he saw the reason in Fang Shixiu's words and no longer kicked up a fuss.
In the past, Fang Xuanjing had descended from a fallen noble house, while Madam Fang's family were wealthy nobles who were still regarded in high esteem. As a result, Fang Xuanjing had always been fearful of her, to the point that he did not dare take a concubine and had always pretended to be a virtuous husband before her eyes.
"Nonsense! Just today, a servant ran back to this house in tears to tell me how that younger brother of hers had acted! Look at it for yourself, and tell me if that is any way for someone to act! You need to drive him from this family in an instant!" Fang Xuanjing complained with a frown.
Yan Ran wanted to take Yan Fei back to their hometown, where she would be laid to rest, but Fang Shixiu refused, leading Yan Ran to angrily protest.
"Nonsense! Just today, a servant ran back to this house in tears to tell me how that younger brother of hers had acted! Look at it for yourself, and tell me if that is any way for someone to act! You need to drive him from this family in an instant!" Fang Xuanjing complained with a frown.
Though Yan Ran still found the man an eyesore, he saw the reason in Fang Shixiu's words and no longer kicked up a fuss."Xiu'er, you're the one who will inherit everything from the family in the future. So how could you still act so ignorant of the things that matter the most?" Madam Fang also looked at her son with furrowed brows.
Though Yan Ran still found the man an eyesore, he saw the reason in Fang Shixiu's words and no longer kicked up a fuss.
"From now on, he is a younger brother of mine, so how could you expect me to drive him out?" To those complaints, Fang Shixiu responded while wearing a light smile. But despite the corners of his lips curving upward, not a sliver of his smiling expression was reflected in his eyes."Because there's no reason in this world for a married woman to be returned to her parent's house for her burial. She is my wife in this life, so it's only natural she would also be with me in death."
"From now on, he is a younger brother of mine, so how could you expect me to drive him out?" To those complaints, Fang Shixiu responded while wearing a light smile. But despite the corners of his lips curving upward, not a sliver of his smiling expression was reflected in his eyes.
When Fang Shixiu arrived, both Fang Xuanjing and his wife were present, but neither of the two had even asked about Yan Fei.
"Why won't you let me take her?"
When Fang Shixiu arrived, both Fang Xuanjing and his wife were present, but neither of the two had even asked about Yan Fei.
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"Because there's no reason in this world for a married woman to be returned to her parent's house for her burial. She is my wife in this life, so it's only natural she would also be with me in death."
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"From now on, he is a younger brother of mine, so how could you expect me to drive him out?" To those complaints, Fang Shixiu responded while wearing a light smile. But despite the corners of his lips curving upward, not a sliver of his smiling expression was reflected in his eyes.
"But that family of yours won't even give her a ceremony for her funeral!"
"From now on, he is a younger brother of mine, so how could you expect me to drive him out?" To those complaints, Fang Shixiu responded while wearing a light smile. But despite the corners of his lips curving upward, not a sliver of his smiling expression was reflected in his eyes.
"You... you, worthless son! How absurd! Guards! Guards! Drag him out this instant! From this day on, all ties between you and this family are severed. H-How dare you?! You worthless thing! How absurd! You really are absurd!" Shame and anger had turned Fang Shixiu's face as red as a pig's liver."From now on, he is a younger brother of mine, so how could you expect me to drive him out?" To those complaints, Fang Shixiu responded while wearing a light smile. But despite the corners of his lips curving upward, not a sliver of his smiling expression was reflected in his eyes.
"You... you, worthless son! How absurd! Guards! Guards! Drag him out this instant! From this day on, all ties between you and this family are severed. H-How dare you?! You worthless thing! How absurd! You really are absurd!" Shame and anger had turned Fang Shixiu's face as red as a pig's liver.
"Before that, {you} first need to record Yan Fei's name on our family's register and welcome her into our house's ancestral tomb. If you do not, you will not get my agreement." Fang Shixiu then added flatly, "And I want her to be sent off in a dignified funeral ceremony befitting her, one beautiful and dazzling before she is returned to the earth."After saying these words, Madam Fang's face distorted, and a sharp gaze now pointed towards Fang Xuanjing. "Is this true?"
"Before that, you first need to record Yan Fei's name on our family's register and welcome her into our house's ancestral tomb. If you do not, you will not get my agreement." Fang Shixiu then added flatly, "And I want her to be sent off in a dignified funeral ceremony befitting her, one beautiful and dazzling before she is returned to the earth."
"But that family of yours won't even give her a ceremony for her funeral!"After hearing the cries of the one behind him, Fang Shixiu glanced back at the determined youth and simply gave him a light smile.
"But that family of yours won't even give her a ceremony for her funeral!"
That look got one even more harsh sent by Yan Ran in return. Who's scared of who, huh?!
"That's them, not me. How could you be so sure I would not give her one? Besides, why does it matter what those people say? The ones Fei'er cares about are you and me, so as long as we are there as she's being sent off, she will be smiling happily in the great beyond."
That look got one even more harsh sent by Yan Ran in return. Who's scared of who, huh?!
The man forbade her from being entered into the Fang ancestral tomb because he believed her lowly background would stain and undermine the purity and nobility of House Fang's bloodline!
Though Yan Ran still found the man an eyesore, he saw the reason in Fang Shixiu's words and no longer kicked up a fuss.
The man forbade her from being entered into the Fang ancestral tomb because he believed her lowly background would stain and undermine the purity and nobility of House Fang's bloodline!
"No!" Fang Shixiu also rose to his feet. "He'ning is the child of Yan Fei and me. So don't any of you try taking him away from us!""Xiu'er!" Fang Xuanjing flew into a rage so great that he jolted to his feet. "You're acting more and more reckless, boy!"
"No!" Fang Shixiu also rose to his feet. "He'ning is the child of Yan Fei and me. So don't any of you try taking him away from us!"
Fang Shixiu turned to leave after his command was accepted, while Yan Ran shouted to his departing back, "I don't want to forsake my life, but don't you dare yield to those bastards and do something to my sister that'll make you apologetic towards my sister! If you do something like that, I'll never forgive you!"
After half an hour paѕsed, guards from House Fang entered the Breaking Water Courtyard with a commanding presence. They then rushed to grab Yan Ran and bind him without sparing so much as a second for an explanation.
Fang Shixiu turned to leave after his command was accepted, while Yan Ran shouted to his departing back, "I don't want to forsake my life, but don't you dare yield to those bastards and do something to my sister that'll make you apologetic towards my sister! If you do something like that, I'll never forgive you!"
That look got one even more harsh sent by Yan Ran in return. {Who's scared of who, huh?!}"Do you really not want to inherit the position as the heir to this house?"
That look got one even more harsh sent by Yan Ran in return. Who's scared of who, huh?!
"If my requests are ignored, then... I will forfeit the title."
"What are you bastards doing?! Laws still exist in this land!" Yan Ran bellowed.
"If my requests are ignored, then... I will forfeit the title."
"Why won't you let me take her?"01.3: A Promise to Yan Fei
"Why won't you let me take her?"
That look got one even more harsh sent by Yan Ran in return. {Who's scared of who, huh?!}"Xiu'er!" Fang Xuanjing flew into a rage so great that he jolted to his feet. "You're acting more and more reckless, boy!"
That look got one even more harsh sent by Yan Ran in return. Who's scared of who, huh?!
Though Yan Ran still found the man an eyesore, he saw the reason in Fang Shixiu's words and no longer kicked up a fuss."Xiu'er, do not force my hand."
Though Yan Ran still found the man an eyesore, he saw the reason in Fang Shixiu's words and no longer kicked up a fuss.
"Xiu'er, you're the one who will inherit everything from the family in the future. So how could you still act so ignorant of the things that matter the most?" Madam Fang also looked at her son with furrowed brows.
To which the head guard retorted with a snort, "Lord Fang is the rule of law on this land! How dare someone like you humiliate a trusted follower of His Lordship?! Just look forward to your death!"
"Xiu'er, you're the one who will inherit everything from the family in the future. So how could you still act so ignorant of the things that matter the most?" Madam Fang also looked at her son with furrowed brows.
"This is how I have always been."
"Release him! Let him go!" The ever-silent Fang Shixiu, who was standing beside the coffin, finally raised his voice to stop the eager guard.
"This is how I have always been."
After hearing the cries of the one behind him, Fang Shixiu glanced back at the determined youth and simply gave him a light smile.
"Second Young Master, this is a decree from His Lordship, so this servant dare not disobey."
After hearing the cries of the one behind him, Fang Shixiu glanced back at the determined youth and simply gave him a light smile.
"Xiu'er, do not force my hand."The man forbade her from being entered into the Fang ancestral tomb because he believed her lowly background would stain and undermine the purity and nobility of House Fang's bloodline!
"Xiu'er, do not force my hand."
"What are you bastards doing?! Laws still exist in this land!" Yan Ran bellowed.Fang Shixiu watched this uncivilised and impertinent behaviour of Yan Ran with his own eyes. But he did nothing to stop the heated youth except for shaking his head at the young man's unruliness.
"What are you bastards doing?! Laws still exist in this land!" Yan Ran bellowed.
"Xiu'er, you must be joking." Madam Fang then added softly, "You are more than aware that the rules of this house are strict, and breaking the rules to have her enter as a bride was already a big mistake.
"My father?"
"Xiu'er, you must be joking." Madam Fang then added softly, "You are more than aware that the rules of this house are strict, and breaking the rules to have her enter as a bride was already a big mistake. It's fine if she is a concubine, but to have her named a 'Mistress' of our house is impossible. This is a matter of great importance, not something for you to treat as a game! I will do my best to find you a woman from a proper house for you to—"
"Release him! Let him go!" The ever-silent Fang Shixiu, who was standing beside the coffin, finally raised his voice to stop the eager guard."When have I ever said I wanted to inherit this? Why would I, when even my wife's most basic rights are not respected? Why would I have any desire to inherit this house then? Do you expect me to be your puppet? The ancestors talk about a mother's honour rising because of the virtues of her son. Yet, today, you all treat He'ning so preciously while heaving nothing but insults towards his mother in every direction. If that is the case, what need is there for him to be the next heir in the line of succession?"
"Release him! Let him go!" The ever-silent Fang Shixiu, who was standing beside the coffin, finally raised his voice to stop the eager guard.
"Because there's no reason in this world for a married woman to be returned to her parent's house for her burial. She is my wife in this life, so it's only natural she would also be with me in death."
"Yes, young master. His Lordship also requests your presence at the main residence."
"Because there's no reason in this world for a married woman to be returned to her parent's house for her burial. She is my wife in this life, so it's only natural she would also be with me in death."
Fang Xuanjing: "Xiu'er, I plan on making an official announcement throughout Yaoguang that you will be named the official heir of our house, and He'ning will be the one to continue our legacy after you. What are your thoughts?"☆☆☆
Fang Xuanjing: "Xiu'er, I plan on making an official announcement throughout Yaoguang that you will be named the official heir of our house, and He'ning will be the one to continue our legacy after you. What are your thoughts?"
"But that family of yours won't even give her a ceremony for her funeral!"Fang Xuanjing: "Xiu'er, I plan on making an official announcement throughout Yaoguang that you will be named the official heir of our house, and He'ning will be the one to continue our legacy after you. What are your thoughts?"
"But that family of yours won't even give her a ceremony for her funeral!"
Fang Shixiu watched this uncivilised and impertinent behaviour of Yan Ran with his own eyes. But he did nothing to stop the heated youth except for shaking his head at the young man's unruliness.The Courtyard of House Fang.
Fang Shixiu watched this uncivilised and impertinent behaviour of Yan Ran with his own eyes. But he did nothing to stop the heated youth except for shaking his head at the young man's unruliness.
"Father, I heard you have a couple of sons on the outside, and they had already given you the grandsons you wanted, as well. So, is it really worth it for both of us to have our hands forced?"
"Fine, then, I'll go see him at once. But until I return, don't any of you dare touch so much as a hair on Yan Ran's head!"
"Father, I heard you have a couple of sons on the outside, and they had already given you the grandsons you wanted, as well. So, is it really worth it for both of us to have our hands forced?"
"My father?"Yan Ran wanted to take Yan Fei back to their hometown, where she would be laid to rest, but Fang Shixiu refused, leading Yan Ran to angrily protest.
"My father?"
"But that family of yours won't even give her a ceremony for her funeral!"After half an hour paѕsed, guards from House Fang entered the Breaking Water Courtyard with a commanding presence. They then rushed to grab Yan Ran and bind him without sparing so much as a second for an explanation.
"But that family of yours won't even give her a ceremony for her funeral!"
"This is how I have always been."But to his father's uproar, Fang Shixiu only wore a light smile before turning to leave gracefully. "There's no need to drag me out. I will leave this place on my own."
"This is how I have always been."
"Release him! Let him go!" The ever-silent Fang Shixiu, who was standing beside the coffin, finally raised his voice to stop the eager guard.
"Understood! This servant will stand down until news of the second young master's return!"
"Release him! Let him go!" The ever-silent Fang Shixiu, who was standing beside the coffin, finally raised his voice to stop the eager guard.
"What are you bastards doing?! Laws still exist in this land!" Yan Ran bellowed.
Fang Shixiu turned to leave after his command was accepted, while Yan Ran shouted to his departing back, "I don't want to forsake my life, but don't you dare yield to those bastards and do something to my sister that'll make you apologetic towards my sister! If you do something like that, I'll never forgive you!"
"What are you bastards doing?! Laws still exist in this land!" Yan Ran bellowed.
"Fine! Fine, then! That's just fine! If you want to throw yourself away because of some woman—it's impossible—you'll accomplish anything great in this life!" Fang Xuanjing then sneered furiously, "But He'ning will be staying with me. Your older brother will adopt him and raise him, then."The man forbade her from being entered into the Fang ancestral tomb because he believed her lowly background would stain and undermine the purity and nobility of House Fang's bloodline!
"Fine! Fine, then! That's just fine! If you want to throw yourself away because of some woman—it's impossible—you'll accomplish anything great in this life!" Fang Xuanjing then sneered furiously, "But He'ning will be staying with me. Your older brother will adopt him and raise him, then."
01.3: A Promise to Yan Fei"If my requests are ignored, then... I will forfeit the title."
01.3: A Promise to Yan Fei
"My father?"
After hearing the cries of the one behind him, Fang Shixiu glanced back at the determined youth and simply gave him a light smile.
"My father?"
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"Mother, would you like me to tell you where they are—"
The Courtyard of House Fang.
"Mother, would you like me to tell you where they are—"
After hearing these claims, Yan Ran shot his finger at the nose of the servant who delivered the message. "Get out! Run back to Fang Xuanjing and tell him that not only will I hold a funeral for my sister—myself! But I will send her off in the most beautiful way possible! Screw the Fang ancestral tomb! What the fυck kind of place is that, huh? The only thing lying in there is a bunch of damn pigs! And my sister has no interest in staying in a place like that! Go tell him to send my sister's child back, too! He called my sister lowly—inferior? Half of her blood is running through her son's veins! That makes him a mongrel! If my sister doesn't deserve to be honoured by the Fang family, then cut ties with the grandchild who shares her blood and let that wretched house of yours die!".When Fang Shixiu arrived, both Fang Xuanjing and his wife were present, but neither of the two had even asked about Yan Fei.
After hearing these claims, Yan Ran shot his finger at the nose of the servant who delivered the message. "Get out! Run back to Fang Xuanjing and tell him that not only will I hold a funeral for my sister—myself! But I will send her off in the most beautiful way possible! Screw the Fang ancestral tomb! What the fυck kind of place is that, huh? The only thing lying in there is a bunch of damn pigs! And my sister has no interest in staying in a place like that! Go tell him to send my sister's child back, too! He called my sister lowly—inferior? Half of her blood is running through her son's veins! That makes him a mongrel! If my sister doesn't deserve to be honoured by the Fang family, then cut ties with the grandchild who shares her blood and let that wretched house of yours die!"
N/AYan Ran wanted to take Yan Fei back to their hometown, where she would be laid to rest, but Fang Shixiu refused, leading Yan Ran to angrily protest.
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When Fang Shixiu arrived, both Fang Xuanjing and his wife were present, but neither of the two had even asked about Yan Fei.
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"But that family of yours won't even give her a ceremony for her funeral!"The letter sent holding Fang Xuanjing's will was then torn to shreds in front of the servant, whose face drained of blood in fear. They then scurried from the Broken Water Courtyard, but not before sending a harsh look towards Yan Ran before they left.
"But that family of yours won't even give her a ceremony for her funeral!"
N/A"If my requests are ignored, then... I will forfeit the title."
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"That's them, not me. How could you be so sure I would not give her one? Besides, why does it matter what those people say? The ones Fei'er cares about are you and me, so as long as we are there as she's being sent off, she will be smiling happily in the great beyond."The man forbade her from being entered into the Fang ancestral tomb because he believed her lowly background would stain and undermine the purity and nobility of House Fang's bloodline!
"That's them, not me. How could you be so sure I would not give her one? Besides, why does it matter what those people say? The ones Fei'er cares about are you and me, so as long as we are there as she's being sent off, she will be smiling happily in the great beyond."
The Courtyard of House Fang.
Fang Xuanjing: "Xiu'er, I plan on making an official announcement throughout Yaoguang that you will be named the official heir of our house, and He'ning will be the one to continue our legacy after you. What are your thoughts?"
The Courtyard of House Fang.
Fang Shixiu watched this uncivilised and impertinent behaviour of Yan Ran with his own eyes. But he did nothing to stop the heated youth except for shaking his head at the young man's unruliness.Fang Xuanjing ordered that funeral arrangements for Yan Fei to be prohibited, along with everything regarding her burial to be kept simple. She was just to be buried without a ceremony.
Fang Shixiu watched this uncivilised and impertinent behaviour of Yan Ran with his own eyes. But he did nothing to stop the heated youth except for shaking his head at the young man's unruliness.
"You... you, worthless son! How absurd! Guards! Guards! Drag him out this instant! From this day on, all ties between you and this family are severed. H-How dare you?! You worthless thing! How absurd! You really are absurd!" Shame and anger had turned Fang Shixiu's face as red as a pig's liver."Why won't you let me take her?"
"You... you, worthless son! How absurd! Guards! Guards! Drag him out this instant! From this day on, all ties between you and this family are severed. H-How dare you?! You worthless thing! How absurd! You really are absurd!" Shame and anger had turned Fang Shixiu's face as red as a pig's liver.
"Release him! Let him go!" The ever-silent Fang Shixiu, who was standing beside the coffin, finally raised his voice to stop the eager guard.To which the head guard retorted with a snort, "Lord Fang is the rule of law on this land! How dare someone like you humiliate a trusted follower of His Lordship?! Just look forward to your death!"
"Release him! Let him go!" The ever-silent Fang Shixiu, who was standing beside the coffin, finally raised his voice to stop the eager guard.
In the past, Fang Xuanjing had descended from a fallen noble house, while Madam Fang's family were wealthy nobles who were still regarded in high esteem. As a result, Fang Xuanjing had always been fearful of her, to the point that he did not dare take a concubine and had always pretended to be a virtuous husband before her eyes.
"Before that, you first need to record Yan Fei's name on our family's register and welcome her into our house's ancestral tomb. If you do not, you will not get my agreement." Fang Shixiu then added flatly, "And I want her to be sent off in a dignified funeral ceremony befitting her, one beautiful and dazzling before she is returned to the earth."
In the past, Fang Xuanjing had descended from a fallen noble house, while Madam Fang's family were wealthy nobles who were still regarded in high esteem. As a result, Fang Xuanjing had always been fearful of her, to the point that he did not dare take a concubine and had always pretended to be a virtuous husband before her eyes.
That look got one even more harsh sent by Yan Ran in return. {Who's scared of who, huh?!}"Release him! Let him go!" The ever-silent Fang Shixiu, who was standing beside the coffin, finally raised his voice to stop the eager guard.
That look got one even more harsh sent by Yan Ran in return. Who's scared of who, huh?!
After saying these words, Madam Fang's face distorted, and a sharp gaze now pointed towards Fang Xuanjing. "Is this true?""But that family of yours won't even give her a ceremony for her funeral!"
After saying these words, Madam Fang's face distorted, and a sharp gaze now pointed towards Fang Xuanjing. "Is this true?"
Yan Ran wanted to take Yan Fei back to their hometown, where she would be laid to rest, but Fang Shixiu refused, leading Yan Ran to angrily protest.
"Xiu'er, you must be joking." Madam Fang then added softly, "You are more than aware that the rules of this house are strict, and breaking the rules to have her enter as a bride was already a big mistake. It's fine if she is a concubine, but to have her named a 'Mistress' of our house is impossible. This is a matter of great importance, not something for you to treat as a game! I will do my best to find you a woman from a proper house for you to—"
Yan Ran wanted to take Yan Fei back to their hometown, where she would be laid to rest, but Fang Shixiu refused, leading Yan Ran to angrily protest.
iana: Look at this man doing a mike drop after dropping a nuke on his parents' marriage."No!" Fang Shixiu also rose to his feet. "He'ning is the child of Yan Fei and me. So don't any of you try taking him away from us!"
iana: Look at this man doing a mike drop after dropping a nuke on his parents' marriage.
"This is how I have always been.""Xiu'er, you're the one who will inherit everything from the family in the future. So how could you still act so ignorant of the things that matter the most?" Madam Fang also looked at her son with furrowed brows.
"This is how I have always been."
Yan Ran wanted to take Yan Fei back to their hometown, where she would be laid to rest, but Fang Shixiu refused, leading Yan Ran to angrily protest."No!" Fang Shixiu also rose to his feet. "He'ning is the child of Yan Fei and me. So don't any of you try taking him away from us!"
Yan Ran wanted to take Yan Fei back to their hometown, where she would be laid to rest, but Fang Shixiu refused, leading Yan Ran to angrily protest.
"Xiu'er, do not force my hand."
"I will not marry another woman in this life." Fang Shixiu immediately interrupted the older woman to refuse.
"Xiu'er, do not force my hand."
"Second Young Master, this is a decree from His Lordship, so this servant dare not disobey.""Xiu'er, do not force my hand."
"Second Young Master, this is a decree from His Lordship, so this servant dare not disobey."
"But that family of yours won't even give her a ceremony for her funeral!""But that family of yours won't even give her a ceremony for her funeral!"
"But that family of yours won't even give her a ceremony for her funeral!"
"Second Young Master, this is a decree from His Lordship, so this servant dare not disobey."
"Nonsense! Just today, a servant ran back to this house in tears to tell me how that younger brother of hers had acted! Look at it for yourself, and tell me if that is any way for someone to act! You need to drive him from this family in an instant!" Fang Xuanjing complained with a frown.
"Second Young Master, this is a decree from His Lordship, so this servant dare not disobey."
After saying these words, Madam Fang's face distorted, and a sharp gaze now pointed towards Fang Xuanjing. "Is this true?""Do you really not want to inherit the position as the heir to this house?"
After saying these words, Madam Fang's face distorted, and a sharp gaze now pointed towards Fang Xuanjing. "Is this true?"
But to his father's uproar, Fang Shixiu only wore a light smile before turning to leave gracefully. "There's no need to drag me out. I will leave this place on my own."After hearing the cries of the one behind him, Fang Shixiu glanced back at the determined youth and simply gave him a light smile.
But to his father's uproar, Fang Shixiu only wore a light smile before turning to leave gracefully. "There's no need to drag me out. I will leave this place on my own."
Fang Xuanjing ordered that funeral arrangements for Yan Fei to be prohibited, along with everything regarding her burial to be kept simple. She was just to be buried without a ceremony.Fang Xuanjing: "Xiu'er, I plan on making an official announcement throughout Yaoguang that you will be named the official heir of our house, and He'ning will be the one to continue our legacy after you. What are your thoughts?"
Fang Xuanjing ordered that funeral arrangements for Yan Fei to be prohibited, along with everything regarding her burial to be kept simple. She was just to be buried without a ceremony.
The letter sent holding Fang Xuanjing's will was then torn to shreds in front of the servant, whose face drained of blood in fear. They then scurried from the Broken Water Courtyard, but not before sending a harsh look towards Yan Ran before they left.
"From now on, he is a younger brother of mine, so how could you expect me to drive him out?" To those complaints, Fang Shixiu responded while wearing a light smile. But despite the corners of his lips curving upward, not a sliver of his smiling expression was reflected in his eyes.
The letter sent holding Fang Xuanjing's will was then torn to shreds in front of the servant, whose face drained of blood in fear. They then scurried from the Broken Water Courtyard, but not before sending a harsh look towards Yan Ran before they left.
"Yes, young master. His Lordship also requests your presence at the main residence."
"Xiu'er, you're the one who will inherit everything from the family in the future. So how could you still act so ignorant of the things that matter the most?" Madam Fang also looked at her son with furrowed brows.
"Yes, young master. His Lordship also requests your presence at the main residence."
"But that family of yours won't even give her a ceremony for her funeral!"
"When have I ever said I wanted to inherit this? Why would I, when even my wife's most basic rights are not respected? Why would I have any desire to inherit this house then? Do you expect me to be your puppet? The ancestors talk about a mother's honour rising because of the virtues of her son. Yet, today, you all treat He'ning so preciously while heaving nothing but insults towards his mother in every direction. If that is the case, what need is there for him to be the next heir in the line of succession?"
"But that family of yours won't even give her a ceremony for her funeral!"
"That's them, not me. How could you be so sure I would not give her one? Besides, why does it matter what those people say? The ones Fei'er cares about are you and me, so as long as we are there as she's being sent off, she will be smiling happily in the great beyond."Fang Shixiu watched this uncivilised and impertinent behaviour of Yan Ran with his own eyes. But he did nothing to stop the heated youth except for shaking his head at the young man's unruliness.
"That's them, not me. How could you be so sure I would not give her one? Besides, why does it matter what those people say? The ones Fei'er cares about are you and me, so as long as we are there as she's being sent off, she will be smiling happily in the great beyond."
"Fine! Fine, then! That's just fine! If you want to throw yourself away because of some woman—it's impossible—you'll accomplish anything great in this life!" Fang Xuanjing then sneered furiously, "But He'ning will be staying with me. Your older brother will adopt him and raise him, then."
"Xiu'er!" Fang Xuanjing flew into a rage so great that he jolted to his feet. "You're acting more and more reckless, boy!"
"Fine! Fine, then! That's just fine! If you want to throw yourself away because of some woman—it's impossible—you'll accomplish anything great in this life!" Fang Xuanjing then sneered furiously, "But He'ning will be staying with me. Your older brother will adopt him and raise him, then."
Yan Ran wanted to take Yan Fei back to their hometown, where she would be laid to rest, but Fang Shixiu refused, leading Yan Ran to angrily protest."Xiu'er, you must be joking." Madam Fang then added softly, "You are more than aware that the rules of this house are strict, and breaking the rules to have her enter as a bride was already a big mistake. It's fine if she is a concubine, but to have her named a 'Mistress' of our house is impossible. This is a matter of great importance, not something for you to treat as a game! I will do my best to find you a woman from a proper house for you to—"
Yan Ran wanted to take Yan Fei back to their hometown, where she would be laid to rest, but Fang Shixiu refused, leading Yan Ran to angrily protest.
That look got one even more harsh sent by Yan Ran in return. {Who's scared of who, huh?!}"Understood! This servant will stand down until news of the second young master's return!"
That look got one even more harsh sent by Yan Ran in return. Who's scared of who, huh?!
"Fine, then, I'll go see him at once. But until I return, don't any of you dare touch so much as a hair on Yan Ran's head!""From now on, he is a younger brother of mine, so how could you expect me to drive him out?" To those complaints, Fang Shixiu responded while wearing a light smile. But despite the corners of his lips curving upward, not a sliver of his smiling expression was reflected in his eyes.
"Fine, then, I'll go see him at once. But until I return, don't any of you dare touch so much as a hair on Yan Ran's head!"
"Understood! This servant will stand down until news of the second young master's return!"
"This is how I have always been."
"Understood! This servant will stand down until news of the second young master's return!"
"Xiu'er, you must be joking." Madam Fang then added softly, "You are more than aware that the rules of this house are strict, and breaking the rules to have her enter as a bride was already a big mistake.The man forbade her from being entered into the Fang ancestral tomb because he believed her lowly background would stain and undermine the purity and nobility of House Fang's bloodline!
"Xiu'er, you must be joking." Madam Fang then added softly, "You are more than aware that the rules of this house are strict, and breaking the rules to have her enter as a bride was already a big mistake. It's fine if she is a concubine, but to have her named a 'Mistress' of our house is impossible. This is a matter of great importance, not something for you to treat as a game! I will do my best to find you a woman from a proper house for you to—"
"No!" Fang Shixiu also rose to his feet. "He'ning is the child of Yan Fei and me. So don't any of you try taking him away from us!"
"Do you really not want to inherit the position as the heir to this house?"
"No!" Fang Shixiu also rose to his feet. "He'ning is the child of Yan Fei and me. So don't any of you try taking him away from us!"
After saying these words, Madam Fang's face distorted, and a sharp gaze now pointed towards Fang Xuanjing. "Is this true?"
"If my requests are ignored, then... I will forfeit the title."
After saying these words, Madam Fang's face distorted, and a sharp gaze now pointed towards Fang Xuanjing. "Is this true?"
"But that family of yours won't even give her a ceremony for her funeral!"The letter sent holding Fang Xuanjing's will was then torn to shreds in front of the servant, whose face drained of blood in fear. They then scurried from the Broken Water Courtyard, but not before sending a harsh look towards Yan Ran before they left.
"But that family of yours won't even give her a ceremony for her funeral!"
"If my requests are ignored, then... I will forfeit the title.""Understood! This servant will stand down until news of the second young master's return!"
"If my requests are ignored, then... I will forfeit the title."
That look got one even more harsh sent by Yan Ran in return. {Who's scared of who, huh?!}"Fine, then, I'll go see him at once. But until I return, don't any of you dare touch so much as a hair on Yan Ran's head!"
That look got one even more harsh sent by Yan Ran in return. Who's scared of who, huh?!
"Why won't you let me take her?"
"Fine! Fine, then! That's just fine! If you want to throw yourself away because of some woman—it's impossible—you'll accomplish anything great in this life!" Fang Xuanjing then sneered furiously, "But He'ning will be staying with me. Your older brother will adopt him and raise him, then."
"Why won't you let me take her?"
01.3: A Promise to Yan Fei
"No!" Fang Shixiu also rose to his feet. "He'ning is the child of Yan Fei and me. So don't any of you try taking him away from us!"
01.3: A Promise to Yan Fei
After half an hour paѕsed, guards from House Fang entered the Breaking Water Courtyard with a commanding presence. They then rushed to grab Yan Ran and bind him without sparing so much as a second for an explanation.
"Xiu'er, do not force my hand."
After half an hour paѕsed, guards from House Fang entered the Breaking Water Courtyard with a commanding presence. They then rushed to grab Yan Ran and bind him without sparing so much as a second for an explanation.
"If my requests are ignored, then... I will forfeit the title.""That's them, not me. How could you be so sure I would not give her one? Besides, why does it matter what those people say? The ones Fei'er cares about are you and me, so as long as we are there as she's being sent off, she will be smiling happily in the great beyond."
"If my requests are ignored, then... I will forfeit the title."
"Fine, then, I'll go see him at once. But until I return, don't any of you dare touch so much as a hair on Yan Ran's head!"
"Father, I heard you have a couple of sons on the outside, and they had already given you the grandsons you wanted, as well. So, is it really worth it for both of us to have our hands forced?"
"Fine, then, I'll go see him at once. But until I return, don't any of you dare touch so much as a hair on Yan Ran's head!"
"Xiu'er!" Fang Xuanjing flew into a rage so great that he jolted to his feet. "You're acting more and more reckless, boy!"
After saying these words, Madam Fang's face distorted, and a sharp gaze now pointed towards Fang Xuanjing. "Is this true?"
"Xiu'er!" Fang Xuanjing flew into a rage so great that he jolted to his feet. "You're acting more and more reckless, boy!"
"I will not marry another woman in this life." Fang Shixiu immediately interrupted the older woman to refuse.
In the past, Fang Xuanjing had descended from a fallen noble house, while Madam Fang's family were wealthy nobles who were still regarded in high esteem. As a result, Fang Xuanjing had always been fearful of her, to the point that he did not dare take a concubine and had always pretended to be a virtuous husband before her eyes.
"I will not marry another woman in this life." Fang Shixiu immediately interrupted the older woman to refuse.
After saying these words, Madam Fang's face distorted, and a sharp gaze now pointed towards Fang Xuanjing. "Is this true?""Fine, then, I'll go see him at once. But until I return, don't any of you dare touch so much as a hair on Yan Ran's head!"
After saying these words, Madam Fang's face distorted, and a sharp gaze now pointed towards Fang Xuanjing. "Is this true?"
"That's them, not me. How could you be so sure I would not give her one? Besides, why does it matter what those people say? The ones Fei'er cares about are you and me, so as long as we are there as she's being sent off, she will be smiling happily in the great beyond."☆☆☆
"That's them, not me. How could you be so sure I would not give her one? Besides, why does it matter what those people say? The ones Fei'er cares about are you and me, so as long as we are there as she's being sent off, she will be smiling happily in the great beyond."
Fang Xuanjing ordered that funeral arrangements for Yan Fei to be prohibited, along with everything regarding her burial to be kept simple. She was just to be buried without a ceremony.
"Mother, would you like me to tell you where they are—"
Fang Xuanjing ordered that funeral arrangements for Yan Fei to be prohibited, along with everything regarding her burial to be kept simple. She was just to be buried without a ceremony.
After half an hour paѕsed, guards from House Fang entered the Breaking Water Courtyard with a commanding presence. They then rushed to grab Yan Ran and bind him without sparing so much as a second for an explanation.☆☆☆
After half an hour paѕsed, guards from House Fang entered the Breaking Water Courtyard with a commanding presence. They then rushed to grab Yan Ran and bind him without sparing so much as a second for an explanation.
"When have I ever said I wanted to inherit this? Why would I, when even my wife's most basic rights are not respected? Why would I have any desire to inherit this house then? Do you expect me to be your puppet? The ancestors talk about a mother's honour rising because of the virtues of her son. Yet, today, you all treat He'ning so preciously while heaving nothing but insults towards his mother in every direction."If my requests are ignored, then... I will forfeit the title."
"When have I ever said I wanted to inherit this? Why would I, when even my wife's most basic rights are not respected? Why would I have any desire to inherit this house then? Do you expect me to be your puppet? The ancestors talk about a mother's honour rising because of the virtues of her son. Yet, today, you all treat He'ning so preciously while heaving nothing but insults towards his mother in every direction. If that is the case, what need is there for him to be the next heir in the line of succession?"
"When have I ever said I wanted to inherit this? Why would I, when even my wife's most basic rights are not respected? Why would I have any desire to inherit this house then? Do you expect me to be your puppet? The ancestors talk about a mother's honour rising because of the virtues of her son. Yet, today, you all treat He'ning so preciously while heaving nothing but insults towards his mother in every direction.
"You... you, worthless son! How absurd! Guards! Guards! Drag him out this instant! From this day on, all ties between you and this family are severed. H-How dare you?! You worthless thing! How absurd! You really are absurd!" Shame and anger had turned Fang Shixiu's face as red as a pig's liver.
"When have I ever said I wanted to inherit this? Why would I, when even my wife's most basic rights are not respected? Why would I have any desire to inherit this house then? Do you expect me to be your puppet? The ancestors talk about a mother's honour rising because of the virtues of her son. Yet, today, you all treat He'ning so preciously while heaving nothing but insults towards his mother in every direction. If that is the case, what need is there for him to be the next heir in the line of succession?"
"Xiu'er!" Fang Xuanjing flew into a rage so great that he jolted to his feet. "You're acting more and more reckless, boy!""Yes, young master. His Lordship also requests your presence at the main residence."
"Xiu'er!" Fang Xuanjing flew into a rage so great that he jolted to his feet. "You're acting more and more reckless, boy!"
"Xiu'er, you're the one who will inherit everything from the family in the future. So how could you still act so ignorant of the things that matter the most?" Madam Fang also looked at her son with furrowed brows.After half an hour paѕsed, guards from House Fang entered the Breaking Water Courtyard with a commanding presence. They then rushed to grab Yan Ran and bind him without sparing so much as a second for an explanation.
"Xiu'er, you're the one who will inherit everything from the family in the future. So how could you still act so ignorant of the things that matter the most?" Madam Fang also looked at her son with furrowed brows.
"Before that, you first need to record Yan Fei's name on our family's register and welcome her into our house's ancestral tomb. If you do not, you will not get my agreement." Fang Shixiu then added flatly, "And I want her to be sent off in a dignified funeral ceremony befitting her, one beautiful and dazzling before she is returned to the earth."
But to his father's uproar, Fang Shixiu only wore a light smile before turning to leave gracefully. "There's no need to drag me out. I will leave this place on my own."
"Before that, you first need to record Yan Fei's name on our family's register and welcome her into our house's ancestral tomb. If you do not, you will not get my agreement." Fang Shixiu then added flatly, "And I want her to be sent off in a dignified funeral ceremony befitting her, one beautiful and dazzling before she is returned to the earth."
"What are you bastards doing?! Laws still exist in this land!" Yan Ran bellowed."If my requests are ignored, then... I will forfeit the title."
"What are you bastards doing?! Laws still exist in this land!" Yan Ran bellowed.
To which the head guard retorted with a snort, "Lord Fang is the rule of law on this land! How dare someone like you humiliate a trusted follower of His Lordship?! Just look forward to your death!"Though Yan Ran still found the man an eyesore, he saw the reason in Fang Shixiu's words and no longer kicked up a fuss.
To which the head guard retorted with a snort, "Lord Fang is the rule of law on this land! How dare someone like you humiliate a trusted follower of His Lordship?! Just look forward to your death!"
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