Chapter One, the Dou Emperor is my brother-in-law
The patriarch Nalan Su maintained a stern expression and asked noncommittally, "Ye'er, feel free to express your thoughts directly."
My father has no idea what I want to say, making it difficult for me to start the conversation. I can only choose to ignore it and observe how things unfold
From now on, I will just lie down and wait for my brother-in-law Xiao Yan to become a Dou Di, unifying the continent, and then I will rise along with him, along with the chickens and dogs
This young girl is Xiao Yan's cousin. They had a good relationship during childhood, but later, as Xiao Yan became a waste, they grew distant. Afterward, as Xiao Yan rose to prominence, she secretly developed feelings for him... It is all so incredibly complicated
However, perhaps having practiced in the Yunlan Sect for a long time, upon seeing such a clever and adorable cousin like me, her mood improved significantly, and she even smiled at me
Therefore, I propose that I inherit the marriage alliance with the Xiao family
On one hand, they bully others to break off the engagement, gaining personal advantage; on the other hand, they wish to remarry while still seeking to save face! Such aspirations are overly idealistic!
Sitting beside and sipping tea, I watched with great interest the scandals of the future Dou Di, which truly provided excellent conversation material—I felt that this scene before me was enough for me to boast about for many years, telling it to my son, grandson, and great-grandson
But that is in the future; after all, I am still a junior now, and it is too reckless to barge into the assembly hall like this
Returning to the inn, I lay on the bed with a slight smile at the corner of my mouth, happily thinking that the overall situation has been determined
After a silent journey of several days, the flying beast came to a halt in the city of Utan
My cousin Nalan Yanran, the young master of Yunlan Sect, has only walked a few miles when someone actually came knocking at the door
The elders displayed various expressions, yet none spoke, for this was the council hall, not a marketplace. They merely shifted their gazes back and forth between the clan leader and my father
Even if you make a mistake, given your young age, I will not punish you; however, do not intrude into the conference hall again next time
Xiao Yan shouted to the sky and ran out of the Xiao family's conference hall without looking back
This flying beast is truly enormous
A few jokes from Earth were shared, which made Nalan Yanran cover her mouth and laugh heartily, and she also gifted several bottles of elixirs for cultivation
I happily accepted it, knowing that my aptitude is merely ordinary. With these few bottles of elixirs...! I almost slapped myself...! I digress again; the focus now is to deceive Sister Yanran...! Er, I mean, do I need the elixirs?
After several days of waiting and preparation, my efforts were not in vain. After a difficult decision-making process, I have chosen my marriage partner—Xiao Mei
This matter merely involves transferring Nalan Yanran's engagement to me, and the Xiao family is just a small clan. They have little to do with these elders, and there is no reason for them to oppose it
By taking a woman from the Xiao family as my wife, on one hand, I can silence the Xiao family, and on the other hand, it will let the world know that the Nalan family, a prominent and respected household, will never engage in acts of bullying others with our power
I swallowed hard, feeling somewhat nervous, and I am unsure whether they will agree to this approach
I finally breathed a sigh of relief and quietly raised my hand to wipe the sweat from my forehead
Standing on the back of a flying beast, as the strong wind blows past, I look down to gaze at the mountains and rivers swiftly passing beneath me, my heart filled with curiosity, excitement, and exhilaration
Xiao Xun'er is much more capable than my cousin, with better qualifications and a background that is exceptionally high. If my cousin does not break off the engagement, wouldn't she be at risk of being outdone by Xiao Xun'er?
Moreover, several remaining elders of the Xiao family are quite willing, especially Xiao Mei's grandfather, who is exceedingly pleased
After speaking, I looked around, but the hall was eerily quiet. The clan leader and the elders were still quietly contemplating the pros and cons, their expressions varied, and no one spoke.
An elder from the radical faction was also infuriated, his old face turning red, probably because he had never encountered such a shameless person! To be a prostitute and still want to set up a monument of virtue!
The patriarch and the other elders were somewhat displeased, but although my father was not very bright, he was the one who called out the loudest just now, yet he had nothing to say to me
I have traveled into "Battle Through the Heavens" and now I am called Nalan Ye. At this moment, you might be wondering, who is Nalan Ye? Is there such a character in "Battle Through the Heavens"?
I pursed my lips and continued, "The marriage between Sister Yanran and Xiao Yan must certainly be postponed, but we cannot be too forceful about it. This would make our Nalan family appear to be bullying others with our power, thus losing our dignity."
Not at all, not even a name has appeared, isn't that tragic enough? Isn't it still cannon fodder?
After the meeting, my father went to discuss the matter of the annulment of the engagement with two individuals from the Yunlan Sect
Patriarch, I believe that Ye Er's method is quite prudent.
It is said that this Xiao Mei is both charming and pure... I thought about it, but I couldn't understand how a person can be both charming and pure. These two words are clearly antonyms.
Thus, my status within the clan is also acceptable. If I proceed steadily and methodically, I may be able to succeed my father's position as elder—putting in some effort, the position of clan leader is also a possibility
Who is it
Yet a group of fools inside still supports and cheers, saying that the Xiao family is a small and humble household, unworthy of our Nalan family. Do you know? The Xiao family is one of the ancient Eight Great Families
The hall was filled with voices of agreement, and in the end, it was passed unanimously, with not a single elder opposing it
I gripped the handle tightly, facing the strong wind, and laughed heartily towards the sky, feeling an immense sense of joy in my heart, wanting nothing more than to shout out loud to the heavens:
Although I am not a waste like Xiao Yan, my aptitude is also not good; it is merely ordinary. Fortunately, apart from Nalan Yanran, the others in the clan do not possess much better aptitude either
She did not think much about it and nodded in agreement. The two extras from the Yunlan Sect said a few words, and the two extras nodded vigorously in response, not daring to say more
Several days later, everything was ready. My father and I, along with more than ten guards, set off on the back of a flying magical beast heading to Wutan City
I was momentarily frozen in place, glancing around at the people seated in the hall, and hesitantly said: "Patriarch, esteemed elders, I just listened outside for a while. I truly believe that you are all exceptionally wise and formidable, and we must definitely annul the engagement with the Xiao family"
After a moment of contemplation, I clasped my hands and said: "Elders, Ye has a small suggestion, and I hope you all will listen."
I shared my thoughts with Sister Yanran, but she did not react much, probably thinking it was none of her business
I, an old man, second the motion
The female lead is not my sister Yanran, but Xiao Xun'er
Because the discussion among the patriarch and the elders was unexpectedly about my cousin, namely the letter sent back by Nalan Yanran—regarding the matter of breaking off the engagement with Xiao Yan
Marriage of convenience
My father exchanged pleasantries with the head of the Xiao family and the various elders, and then brought up the matter of my marriage
However, one cannot let the relationship with Xiao Yan become strained; one must still cling to the thigh of the Little Dou Emperor.
... ...
I could no longer bear to listen and abruptly rushed into the assembly hall. Instantly, the clan leader and the elders all frowned and turned to look at me
What does it matter to Xiao Yan that he was rejected in marriage? It is Xiao Mei's marriage that concerns him!
If Xiao Xun'er is unhappy, she might summon the little minions at home—powerful Dou Huang! Wouldn't that lead to the annihilation of the Nalan family, and I would also be implicated and face death?
What more can be said about Xiao Yan being a waste, unworthy of my family's talented young lady, Yan Ran? Do you know? Xiao Yan is destined to become a Dou Di in the future
Unfortunately, our Nalan family is one of the three prominent families of the Gamma Empire, and with the influence of the Yunlan Sect, it is indeed a beautiful aspiration to have.
After a long period of contemplation, my father Nalan Tu finally rose, his expression solemn, and he clasped his hands in salute to the clan leader Nalan Su, saying
By following this method, my Nalan family will not suffer any losses, yet we can avoid the infamous reputation of breaking off the engagement, preserving our reputation; it is truly beneficial and harmless
At this moment, although he did not understand what I was recklessly barging in to say, he still got up to smooth things over
The reactions among the members of the Xiao family varied; the son of the family head, who had just been jilted, wore a stern expression and said nothing
Hahaha ... ...
After all, everyone is family, and the patriarch along with the other elders could not say much, merely nodding in agreement
We did not immediately head to the Xiao family, but instead took a detour to an inn, where we met up with my cousin Nalan Yanran and two fools from the Yunlan Sect
At this moment, a round of applause echoed in the family council chamber
Xiao Yan, my brother-in-law, I, Nalan Ye, have arrived
Everyone dispersed, and Sister Yanran was busy returning to the Yunlan Sect to cultivate, not staying for long. I, on the other hand, planned to stay in Wutan City for a few more days
The Nalan family is one of the three prominent families of the Gamma Empire. Marrying one's granddaughter into the Nalan family is indeed a significant elevation in status, what a splendid match!
As the son of the family elder, I leaned in to listen, and the guards around me did not drive me away. However, after I finished listening, I was so frightened that I almost ran away, and then I hurried to change my surname
To my surprise, I had barely lain down for a short while when a cacophony of noise, screams, wails, and the sounds of doors and furniture breaking erupted from downstairs
Thirty years on the east bank of the river, thirty years on the west bank of the river; do not underestimate the youth in poverty
Of course, this is contingent upon the successful union between myself and the Xiao family; otherwise, if I dare to bring up this matter, the only outcome for me would be to be struck dead by Xiao Yan with a single blow
After the meeting adjourned, I followed my father out of the assembly hall with my head bowed
I feel inexplicably touched deep down, even though I did not discuss this with him in advance. This impulsiveness has truly been a blunder!
I was taken aback and suddenly recalled my identity and status
I did not pay attention to Nalan Su's sharp words; I simply patted my chest and said in a loud voice
I immediately breathed a sigh of relief, glanced around at everyone in the hall, and said: "Chief, esteemed elders, as the Nalan family, being a prominent family, we must maintain the dignity of a prominent family... I mean, if we were to directly annul the engagement with the Xiao family, it would be somewhat embarrassing."
As I glanced around the lobby, my father smiled at me, encouraging me.
I am more interested in Nalan Yanran. Sitting across from her, I carefully observed her and found that she is indeed exceptionally beautiful
This old fellow, accompanied by two favored elders, completely disregarded the unpleasant expression of the head of the Xiao family and engaged in a lively conversation with my father, subsequently finalizing the marriage arrangement
A flowing moon-white dress, with long hair cascading down to the waist, and a face of exquisite beauty, resembling a celestial being descended to the mortal realm
The expression is too cold and indifferent, somewhat aloof, as if untouched by the mundane world.
I second the motion
It is indeed not tragic enough, for I have discovered that I am the young master of the Nalan family. In other words, Nalan Yanran is my cousin!
I am not afraid of this group of idiots, but I truly feel this way. Because just now, I was only thinking about building a relationship with Xiao Yan, but I forgot about another matter:
Just like a person, it is impossible to have both a dark and a fair face...! ... But never mind, as long as I know that this Xiao Mei is very beautiful, and she will soon be my fiancée!
Nalan Su did not say much, merely nodding his head and glancing at the elders before asking in a deep voice: "What do the elders think?"