CHAPTER 672: CHAPTER 539: BROTHERS ARE LIFE, WOMEN ARE THE SOUL

Lan Yingwu agreed to Dao Ge’s marriage proposal, and not only Lan Cai’er, but even Yan Jiu and Ye Lingyue’s expressions changed dramatically.

Especially Yan Jiu, his eyes filled with raging anger. If it wasn’t for the fact that Lan Yingwu was Lan Cai’er’s father, he might have exploded right there and then.

"Father, are you out of your mind? I’m not marrying Dao Ge." Lan Cai’er was so angry she was nearly in tears.

Before Dao Ge left, he had come to see Lan Cai’er multiple times, whom she had consciously avoided.

She thought he would give up, but little did she know that Dao Ge would go directly to the Xia Capital to find Lan Yingwu.

"Cai’er, for your sake, Dao Ge is willing to join the Daxia Military Department and leave the Demon Sect. He can do such a thing, can the man behind you do the same?" Seeing his daughter’s heartbroken appearance, Lan Yingwu sighed deeply.

He only had this one daughter, naturally, he hoped she would find a good family. When he and his wife would pass away, there would be someone to take good care of her.

Dao Ge had left the Demon Sect, and with his talent and ability, he could definitely climb to a high position in Daxia.

Seeing that he had cleared his heart and was truly sincere towards Lan Cai’er, Lan Yingwu agreed to him.

"Yan Jiu, you go outside first. I want to talk to father," Lan Cai’er, sensing the icy aura emanating from Yan Jiu, feared that in his rage he might harm her father. She pleaded with Ye Lingyue through her eyes, signaling her to pull Yan Jiu outside.

"You don’t have to say anything, Yan Jiu. I just want to ask you one thing, are you willing to leave the Underworld Yama Palace for Cai’er?" Lan Yingwu could see that Lan Cai’er truly liked Yan Jiu.

"Father!" Lan Cai’er didn’t expect her father to make such an unreasonable demand.

But in her heart, she also wanted to know, in Yan Jiu’s heart, which was more important to him, the Underworld Yama Palace or her.

"I cannot; my life belongs to Wu Zhong." Without any hesitation, Yan Jiu flatly refused.

A pain struck Lan Cai’er’s heart and her eyes dimmed.

Although she had guessed the answer, it was still hard for her.

Brothers as close as limbs, women are like clothes; in Yan Jiu’s heart, ultimately she could not compare to his brothers.

"Well said, Cai’er, open your eyes and see clearly, this is the ’good’ man you’ve chosen, defying filial piety. He values his brothers more than you. There’s nothing more to say. Come back to Xia Capital with me, whether you are willing or not to marry Dao Ge, I absolutely cannot let you be with him," Lan Yingwu, upon hearing this, was furious.

"Uncle Lan, although my life belongs to Wu Zhong, Cai’er is the only woman I have ever loved in my life. Without her, I would be like a soulless body. I will not leave the Underworld Yama Palace, nor will I give up on her. If you want to punish her, let me take the punishment until you are satisfied," Yan Jiu said, then his tall frame suddenly knelt in front of Lan Yingwu and Lady Lan.

Lan Yingwu and Lady Lan were both stunned.

Tears suddenly filled Lan Cai’er’s eyes.

The Yan Jiu she knew was a proud man, but today, for her, he was willing to kneel.

"Yan Jiu, what are you doing? Get up, I don’t want you to suffer like this for me. I also don’t need you to leave the Underworld Yama Palace," Lan Cai’er said excitedly, about to kneel as well.

Ye Lingyue watched, feeling a headache coming on. She rubbed her temples, then looked at Lan Cai’er and Yan Jiu, this pair of star-crossed lovers.

"Adoptive father, calm down. If it were you, for adoptive mother, would you be willing to betray your own army and subordinates?" Ye Lingyue countered.

Lan Yingwu was momentarily at a loss for words, muttering to himself.

"Second Miss, how can you compare the court to a place like the Underworld Yama Palace? There’s no comparison at all."

"Adoptive father, you are wrong in saying that. To you, Emperor Xia is your sovereign, but to Yan Jiu, Wu Zhong is his Emperor. Moreover, their relationship surpasses that of a ruler and his subjects; they are bonded in life and death, willing to give up everything for each other. But that does not prevent them from sacrificing a soul more precious than life itself for the women they love." Yan Jiu’s earlier actions had deeply moved Ye Lingyue.

She even thought that if Wu Zhong were in the same situation today, he would undoubtedly respond in the same way.

"Second Miss, I know you are eloquent, and adoptive father cannot out talk you. But Cai’er is the only child of your adoptive mother and I. Because of me, she has suffered from frequent relocations over the years. I do not want her and her future children to risk anything at all." Lan Yingwu shook his head, stubborn in his views.

Upon hearing this, Ye Lingyue’s heart stirred.

"In that case, adoptive father, you really can’t punish sister. Sister, she is pregnant with Yan Jiu’s child."

"What?" Lan Yingwu’s body swayed, and he fell into a chair.

Lan Cai’er was also perplexed, not knowing when she became pregnant, and was about to inquire when Yan Jiu pulled her into his arms and whispered something in her ear.

Lan Cai’er’s face immediately turned red, and she understood that Ye Lingyue had resorted to this strategy to help her and Yan Jiu.

"Indeed, Cai’er is carrying my child. Uncle Lan, would you wish for her to marry another man with my child? Would you let your grandchild be mistreated by a stepfather?" Yan Jiu suddenly spoke with firm conviction.

"I am so furious, truly furious. Lan Cai’er, you disappointing girl." Lan Yingwu, angered, wanted to discipline Lan Cai’er.

"Lan Yingwu, have you made enough fuss? If you cause Cai’er to endanger her pregnancy and harm my precious grandchild, I will not let you off!" Lady Lan could not stand it any longer, roared like a lioness, causing Lan Yingwu to shrink back, still staring at Lan Cai’er’s belly.

"What grandchild, I bet this is all concocted by that mischievous girl."

"Ling Yue said so herself, how could it be false? Her medical skills are surely better than you, a crude soldier who only knows about warfare!"

Lady Lan, distressed for her daughter, hurried forward, pulling her daughter and Yan Jiu, speaking endearments.

Lady Lan might not understand the matters of family and country, but she saw Yan Jiu protecting her daughter, and her daughter being determined to follow Yan Jiu.

As a mother, her heart softened.

"Humph, womanly compassion," scoffed Lan Yingwu, unconvinced.

"Adoptive father, you and adoptive mother have also been through a weary journey today; better rest for now. Since things have come to this, please consent to Cai’er and Yan Jiu’s marriage," persuaded Ye Lingyue kindly.

Lan Yingwu still grimaced, but after a few stern looks from Lady Lan, he was dragged off to rest.

Lan Cai’er breathed a sigh of relief, but soon her expression became troubled again.

"Ling Yue, you’ve really put me in a tough spot this time; where am I supposed to find a grandchild in nine months."

"Don’t worry, you still have me, your husband. Rest assured, I will work hard day and night," said Yan Jiu with a cheeky grin. Lan Cai’er, both annoyed and amused, stomped on his foot and shyly ran away.