CHAPTER 115: CHAPTER 115: OLD YUAN’S DECISION

Old Yuan looked at his excited eldest grandson and sighed again, saying, "Yes, you’re not just aiming high, you’ve taken a liking to the eldest daughter of the Sheng Family!"

"But, have you thought it through?"

"Do you deserve it?"

"No matter how she’s been neglected, she is still the legitimate daughter of a noble family. Her father and stepmother, no matter how they disregard her, would never let her marry down into a mud-legged family like ours!"

"It’s not humiliating her; it’s an insult to their family name!"

"Your little schemes are clear as day to them."

"Who would believe you’re not aiming high?"

"You believe it yourself, but if others don’t, then it’s nonsense!"

Old Yuan had always thought Yuan Shougui, his eldest grandson, was clever, and he once held high hopes for him. But who would have thought Yuan Shougui fell for Sheng Xueyi, brought to his knees by her charm.

Is this a case of a hero unable to resist a beauty?

Certainly not!

Because Yuan Shougui is no hero.

He is merely infatuated!

"Grandfather, please stop, don’t say anymore!"

Yuan Shougui hung his head low, his fists clenched tightly, clearly in a deep inner turmoil.

"So, do you plan to leave with us and forget about the eldest daughter of the Sheng Family, or stay here and continue hanging around her?"

This was the last time Old Yuan asked his eldest grandson this question.

And this time, Yuan Shougui’s answer would decide his life.

"I..."

Yuan Shougui was filled with reluctance.

But he vaguely understood that Sheng Xueyi’s different treatment towards him was most likely not because of him, but because of people from his family.

However, Yuan Shougui couldn’t figure out what was so special about his family that made Sheng Xueyi value them so much.

"Forget it, children have their own blessings."

Old Yuan waved his hand, "Since you can’t let go and want to try it out, then go ahead and try!"

"This house, I’ll leave it to you!"

"Our family’s fields can’t be sold for a good price right now, so we’ll simply give them to you!"

"From now on, you must take care of yourself!"

Children growing up do not depend on their parents!

Old Yuan, after saying these words, meant that the entanglement between Yuan Shougui and Sheng Xueyi had come to an end in the Yuan Family.

...

As for the Yuan Family leaving Shiqu Village and moving elsewhere, it wasn’t too difficult a problem.

Yuan Yindi had been traveling for over half a year and had met many people, so finding a place to settle wasn’t really difficult.

Moreover, they had settled near Sanchuan City initially because they were weary from traveling all the way from Great Yin.

Now that they decided to move, they naturally had to find the most suitable place to settle.

Yuan Yindi suggested three options.

One was outside Daxia’s imperial city, near the base of the royal city walls. It’s stable enough, but with too many nobles around, there might be unforeseen troubles.

This option was immediately vetoed by Old Yuan and Yuan Pandi.

The second choice was to go to Shu, which, being Daxia’s heartland, is the most stable. However, the downside is the many mountains and miasmas in Shu, and the rather xenophobic mountain dwellers.

"What’s the third one?"

Yuan Pandi punched Yuan Yindi directly, "Stop keeping us in suspense!"

"The third option is to go to the northwest."

"The northwest is barren, and the people are fierce, but once integrated into the local community, there’s no need to worry about being bullied!"

"Father, I personally think we can go to Shu!"

Yuan Yindi was most inclined towards Shu, but this matter wasn’t up to him alone; it ultimately depended on the family’s opinion.