CHAPTER 322: CHAPTER 322 THE HIDDEN SECRET OF THE SHEN FAMILY (4)_1

Just wait. When that girl arrives, I, Third Young Master Ye, will put my mark on her. Then let’s see who dares to have designs on my woman in the future! Even those old farts from the Ye Family won’t be able to. My woman—Third Young Master Ye’s woman—they can’t even think about it!

"Young Master, are you sure about this?" Ye An lifted his head in surprise, looking at Third Young Master Ye, who wore a faint smile. Ye An had known of Shangguan You since she first appeared, but he truly hadn’t expected the Young Master to be serious now—serious enough to want to put the Ye Family’s mark on her. If those old diehards in the family find out, they’ll surely be angered to death! The Young Master is actually going to marry such a young girl to be the Ye Family’s matriarch?

"Little Brother, you should reconsider. Our Ye Family Clan isn’t for just anyone to enter." Second Young Master Ye frowned. Are we bringing disaster upon ourselves? Just one assassination attempt, and now Little Brother is willing to marry that girl?

That girl looks to be merely fifteen or sixteen. How could she possibly shoulder the responsibility of being the matriarch? For the first time, a crack appeared on Second Young Master Ye’s icy facade. Was I too impulsive? Did I overdo it, and that’s why Little Brother became so determined?

"Ye An, go check if that girl has arrived," Third Young Master Ye said indifferently, taking in everyone’s reactions. He became even more pleased with his own plan. Once the Ye Family’s mark is on her, she won’t be able to escape my grasp even if she wants to run. When she grows up, she will be mine.

Besides, those old diehards of the Ye Family wouldn’t dare do anything to the girl. The more Third Young Master Ye thought about it, the more satisfied he became. He gazed out at the vast night, eagerly anticipating Shangguan You’s arrival.

"Young Master, you’ve forgotten, Ye Qiu is accompanying Miss Shangguan. If she arrives, we’ll know." Ye An’s lips twitched slightly. The Young Master seems much more alive and passionate now. It appears Miss Shangguan’s influence on him is quite significant.

"Mm, Ye An, go down and wait. Notify me immediately the moment she arrives," Third Young Master Ye commanded, his wine glass being refilled. His tall frame lounged back, his mind racing. How can I openly and legitimately place my mark on her in a bit?

I must ensure that girl has no chance to refuse. Third Young Master Ye was consumed by excitement. The very thought of her becoming his, nestled obediently in his embrace, tremendously improved his mood, dispelling the coldness from moments before.

"Second Brother, have a seat. It’s been a long time since we brothers gathered like this."

"Yes, it has been a while." Second Young Master Ye watched Third Young Master Ye light up, as if basking in a spring breeze. And I have to start following that girl for a month from tomorrow, he thought, an inexplicable feeling of oppression settling over him.

Time slipped by as the two chatted. When three o’clock in the morning arrived and Shangguan You still hadn’t appeared, the smile on Third Young Master Ye’s face stiffened for a moment before his expression darkened. That damned girl! She actually stood me up and didn’t even bother to let me know! To think I foolishly smiled and waited all night... Third Young Master Ye’s frustration grew.

"Ye Qiu!" Third Young Master Ye roared. Ye Qiu shuddered, vanished from his spot, and reappeared before Third Young Master Ye in an instant.

"Young Master," Ye Qiu’s dark figure knelt, head lowered, not daring to look at Third Young Master Ye’s enraged form.

"Where is she?"

"Young Master, the Young Miss left as soon as it got dark. She said she was going to find you, Young Master, and instructed your subordinate not to follow," Ye Qiu reported. He trembled slightly, feeling the immense anger radiating from Third Young Master Ye. Could it be that the Young Miss didn’t come?

"Useless! You can’t even protect one person properly!" Third Young Master Ye cursed, his handsome face contorted with rage. Damn it! How dare she stand me up on such an important matter!

"Ye An, go find out where she is! Who is she with? A man or a woman?" Third Young Master Ye’s voice was a low growl through clenched teeth, making Ye An tremble.

"Yes, Young Master." Ye An quickly withdrew.

In the room, Third Young Master Ye’s eyes narrowed dangerously, a chilling glint in their depths. That damned girl! This is the first time I, Third Young Master Ye, have ever been stood up. Since she dared to do it, she must be prepared to face my wrath! A powerful aura of fury emanated from him, causing the kneeling Ye Qiu to break out in a cold sweat. Even Second Young Master Ye couldn’t help frowning. This girl has too much influence on Little Brother.

The cheerful atmosphere in the room had instantly turned grim.

Far away, in a secret chamber, Shangguan You shivered involuntarily. Her shudder made Shen Po even more tense. He stared at Shangguan You defensively, instinctively shielding Shen Cheng as he backed away a few steps.

"Senior, this is where the Crystal Coffin was discovered. Since you have obtained it, I hope you will hand over the person inside."

"A joke! Once something reaches my hands, it’s mine. As for the one inside? Just a living dead person, nothing special. With looks like that, I, this old one, wouldn’t even glance twice. However, I suppose I could wake her. She might barely suffice as a Concubine for my grandson."

Shangguan You’s aged voice resonated. She saw Shen Po’s face instantly turn ashen, which made her even more puzzled.

"Senior, no one can awaken her."

"Who says no one can? Perhaps I, this old one, can," Shangguan You retorted.

"Senior, even with your vast abilities, waking her is still impossible," Shen Po said gravely, his weathered face nearly wrinkling up like a chrysanthemum.

The more Shen Po insisted, the more curious Shangguan You became. "Hmph! The one I’ve set my mind on saving—of course, I have a way to wake her!"

"Senior, she is from the Lin Family and has close ties with the Shangguan Family. Even if you could wake her, it would be best not to act. Otherwise, the future troubles will be endless."

"Nonsense! Everything you’re saying is bullshit!" Shangguan You roared, her anger flaring as she thrust a hand toward Shen Po. Saving my own mother, and I still have to consider ’endless future troubles’? Troubles my ass! I didn’t want to get angry, but Shen Po just had to push me. Damn it all!

"Senior, what I’ve said is the truth! You shouldn’t fly into a rage from embarrassment. Besides, we are your juniors. How can you attack us..." Even as Shen Po spoke, he quickly flung Shen Cheng to one side, preparing to clash with Shangguan You in the secret chamber.