Chapter 158 Promise
No matter how much Ye Xiyuan dawdled, she still couldn't change the fact.
Now that Murong Yanshu is here in person, she is the head mistress of the Nangong family. Now that she came to the door in person, if she avoided seeing her at this time, wouldn't that mean that she looked down on the Nangong family? Moreover, Murong Yanshu's favorability towards her will definitely decrease because of this. At that time, it will really be worth the candle.
So although she was reluctant, Ye Xiyuan came to the living room very quickly.
As soon as she entered the living room, she saw Murong Yanshu and her parents sitting there, but the state was very different. Even though Murong Yanshu was a guest, she seemed extraordinarily calm and calm, as if she was at her own home, without any sense of discomfort at all. On the contrary, her parents seemed extremely reserved and nervous, not like the masters of this family at all.
Ye Xiyuan is also very clear that there is such an obvious contrast because of their different identities. But even so, she still felt a little embarrassed.
"Xiyuan is here!" Murong Yanshu saw Ye Xiyuan at a glance, she smiled and waved, "Xiyuan, come and sit down. You are still injured! Don't be careless!"
After hearing this, Ye Li and Chen Wanqin also looked over, and happened to see Ye Xiyuan walking in.
"Xiyuan, you are here!" Ye Li hurriedly greeted, "Mrs. Nangong has been waiting for you here for a long time."
"It's okay." Murong Yanshu smiled and shook her head, "I came today uninvited. Besides, Xiyuan is still injured now! If it wasn't because I wanted to see her, I really shouldn't have called her down!"
"What did Mrs. Nangong say?" Hearing this, Ye Li quickly said, "It's Xiyuan's blessing to be loved by you. Besides, Xiyuan also likes you very much. If you don't call her down when you come, she will definitely blame us after that."
Murong Yanshu directly pulled Ye Xiyuan and sat down beside her, even after Ye Xiyuan sat down, she didn't let go of her hand. Anyone with a discerning eye can tell at a glance that she really likes Ye Xiyuan.
Ye Li and Chen Wanqin looked at each other, feeling a little surprised.
Especially Ye Li, at the same time as he was surprised, there was also a secret joy in his heart. In the past, although I saw that the young master of Nangong was very kind to Xiyuan, I didn't know what to do because I didn't know what the rest of the Nangong family thought. However, now that Mrs. Nangong likes Xiyuan so much, most of his heart is relieved.
As long as there is Mrs. Nangong's support, it will be just around the corner for Xiyuan to marry into Nangong's family. What's more, Young Master Nangong treated Xiyuan so well. When the time comes and they become in-laws with the Nangong family, the status of the Ye family will also rise.
Ye Xiyuan, on the other hand, had a smile on her face, but there was no warmth in her heart. Because she knew very well that even if Murong Yanshu liked her, in her heart, she was not qualified to be a member of the Nangong family.
Murong Yanshu suddenly came to the door today, the first thing she thought of was the previous incident. Until now, she still hasn't decided whether she wants to become Murong Yanshu's goddaughter or Nangong Xuyao's godsister. But, obviously, Murong Yanshu didn't give her much time to think about it.
Still holding Ye Xiyuan's hand, Murong Yanshu looked at Ye Li and Chen Wanqin and said with a smile, "Speaking of which, the most important thing I did when I came here today is to thank Xiyuan for saving her life. If it wasn't for Xiyuan's presence, maybe where I am now!"
"Mrs. Nangong, you are too polite." Ye Li on the side quickly said with a smile, "In such a situation, anyone would help. Xiyuan is a kind child, so naturally she won't stand idly by."
"Xiyuan is indeed a good boy." Murong Yanshu took Ye Xiyuan's hand, changed the subject, and then said, "I like her very much, so I came here today to ask for your opinions on one thing."
Ye Xiyuan hasn't said anything about accepting her daughter. So both Ye Li and Chen Wanqin were kept in the dark. Now that Murong Yanshu suddenly said such words, they couldn't help feeling a little surprised.
"Xiyuan is a very independent child. She almost decides her own affairs." Ye Li said with a smile, "As long as she thinks it's good, we parents don't have any opinions."
Although I don't understand what it is, but seeing Mrs. Nangong like Xiyuan so much, it shouldn't be a bad thing. That being the case, he naturally has no objection.
Ye Xiyuan on the side was very anxious, but now that Murong Yanshu was here, she couldn't say anything, she could only try to keep a smile on her face.
"Other matters, Xiyuan can indeed decide by herself. But this matter—" Murong Yanshu paused, then looked at Ye Xiyuan, and then continued, "I must seek your parents' opinions, otherwise, you should feel that I am robbing you of my daughter."
Ye Li's heart was shocked by what Murong Yanshu said, and he couldn't help feeling a little excited. He didn't know what he was excited about at the moment, but he always felt that there was something in Mrs. Nangong's words. The only possibility he can think of now is to make the two children settle down.
After all, if you want to ask for their parents' consent, then that's one thing.
But Chen Wanqin on the side, although she still had a smile on her face, she was not as open-minded as Ye Li. She always felt that Mrs. Nangong's coming today must be something important. However, it is not the same as the matter of Young Master Nangong and Xiyuan.
Because, if it was really about the two of them, then Xiyuan should have communicated with them earlier. In this way, they would not feel so overwhelmed by Murong Yanshu's sudden visit.
"Mrs. Nangong just speak up." Ye Li suppressed the excitement in his heart, trying to speak calmly, "We are very enlightened parents, so we will support Xiyuan's decision."
"That's really great." Murong Yanshu clapped her hands vigorously, "Actually, I have already discussed this matter with Xiyuan. It's just that she hasn't agreed yet, maybe she wants to get your consent! After all, this is not a trivial matter."
Under the gaze of Ye Li and Cheng Chen Wanqin, Murong Yanshu slowly said, "I like Xiyuan very much, and she saved my life. I think we are really destined. So, I want to accept Xiyuan as my goddaughter. I just don't know if you guys will mind."
A few simple words directly changed Ye Li's face.
Obviously, he never thought of this possibility. All along, he felt that Xiyuan could marry Nangong Xuyao. However, Mrs. Nangong's words now gave them a resounding slap in the face.
This is not to say that it is not good to be Mrs. Nangong's goddaughter. But if Xiyuan really became Mrs. Nangong's goddaughter, then there really would be no possibility between her and the young master of Nangong.
Chen Wanqin was no less shocked than Ye Li. After listening to Murong Yanshu's words, she subconsciously looked at Ye Xiyuan. Sure enough, she saw that Ye Xiyuan's face darkened a little because of Murong Yanshu's words.
"How about it, do you think my proposal is good?"
As if she didn't notice the change in other people's faces, Murong Yanshu still said happily, "I didn't do this because I wanted to take away your daughter, but because I wanted someone else to love her."
"Thinking about it, as her parents, you certainly wouldn't refuse such a request!"
For a while, neither Ye Li nor Chen Wanqin knew how to answer.
Seeing that the two fell silent, Murong Yanshu's face changed slightly, and she continued to ask, "What? Do you think that I am not qualified to be Xiyuan's godmother?"
"There is no such thing." Sensing Murong Yanshu's displeasure, Ye Li hurriedly explained, "It's her luck that you can see Xiyuan. It's just—"
"In this matter, Xiyuan's opinion is the most important in the end. As parents, it is not good for us to interfere with her decision."
"Yes!" Chen Wanqin also quickly said, "Xiyuan's opinion is the most important."
"That's true." Murong Yanshu nodded, then looked at Ye Xiyuan, and said with a smile, "Xiyuan, what do you think? You have been thinking about it for several days, how are you thinking now?"
Suddenly, all eyes were on Ye Xiyuan.
For a while, Ye Xiyuan felt a little pressure, and the smile on her face seemed a bit reluctant, "Auntie, it is my blessing that you can accept me as a daughter. But, I think, should you think about such a thing first? And Patriarch Nangong? Does he agree with your decision? It would be bad if you quarreled because of me."
Even knowing that Nangong Xuyao's favorability towards her has dropped significantly at this moment, Ye Xiyuan is still unwilling to give up the slightest possibility.
Moreover, she felt that as long as she had the opportunity to meet Nangong Xuyao, there must be a way to restore it. So, now she doesn't want to agree.
However, Murong Yanshu had already come to her door, and her attitude of speaking was much tougher. It seemed that she had to ask for an answer today, and she was really in a difficult situation.
"Yes! Yes!" Ye Li on the side also quickly said, "Also, the young master of Nangong might not want another sister! If it hurts the relationship between you mother and child because of this, it would be bad."
Yes, Young Master Nangong would not agree even if he wanted to. It can be seen that he likes Xiyuan very much. So, you probably don't want this to happen!
"You don't have to worry about that." Murong Yanshu said with a smile, "My husband is very supportive of my decision. As for Xu Yao, he is also very happy to have such an understanding sister."
"Young Master Nangong has agreed?"
Ye Li and Chen Wanqin were shocked, they did not expect that Young Master Nangong would agree to such a suggestion. Because in their opinion, Young Master Nangong really likes Xiyuan, otherwise he wouldn't be so kind to Xiyuan. However, now Young Master Nangong would actually agree to such a suggestion. Could it be that they have misunderstood all this time?
"Yes!" Murong Yanshu naturally knew why the other party was so shocked, but she didn't show the slightest expression on her face, "Xu Yao is a filial child, so naturally he wouldn't disobey me. Moreover, if it is true, Xi Yuan has saved Xu Yao's life. Naturally, he will not object to having another good sister."
Ye Li and Chen Wanqin looked at each other, under Murong Yanshu's strong pressure, they couldn't say any rebuttal at all.
"Xiyuan, what do you think?" Murong Yanshu turned her head, looked at Ye Xiyuan, and continued, "Are you willing to be my goddaughter? Of course, if you don't want to, then I won't force it."
In any case, she wanted Ye Xiyuan to give a clear answer today. At this point in the matter, it's rare for Xu Yao to have figured it out clearly, and she naturally wants to cut the mess quickly. Otherwise, if Xu Yao thinks about it and wants to repent at that time, wouldn't it be a waste of effort.
That's why she came to the door in person today. Otherwise, even if she had a crush on Ye Xiyuan and thanked Ye Xiyuan for saving her, she would not have come to a small family like the Ye family in person.
The smile on Ye Xiyuan's face seemed a bit forced. Under Murong Yanshu's gaze, she could only nod her head in the end, "It's my blessing that Auntie likes me so much, so why don't I agree!"
At this point, facing Murong Yanshu's pressing every step of the way, she has no other choice but to agree. If she persisted in refusing to agree, I'm afraid that even Murong Yanshu's goodwill will disappear in the end. At that time, she will really lose her wife and lose her army.
Moreover, becoming Murong Yanshu's goddaughter is of great benefit to her. Murong Yanshu is the head mistress of the Nangong family, representing the Nangong family, as long as she is willing to admit it, then she is the goddaughter of the Nangong family.
At that time, with the power of the Nangong family, she can also successfully climb up to the sons of the other four major families. Even without Nangong Xuyao, there are still many unmarried sons in the direct descendants of the other four major families.
As long as she has the Nangong family as a stepping stone, she will be able to find another one.
So, since Nangong Xuyao's favorability towards her is already so low, she should make a decisive decision before making a choice.
"Really?" Upon hearing Ye Xiyuan's answer, Murong Yanshu's face was full of surprises. She took Ye Xiyuan's hand and said with a smile, "That's really great. From now on, I will also have a daughter."
After finishing speaking, she turned her head and looked at Ye Li and Chen Wanqin, "Now, your daughter will be divided in half with me, so don't be jealous!"
Such a tone is obviously joking.
"How could it be!" Ye Li quickly said with a smile, "It's her blessing that you like Xiyuan. As parents, we are also happy to see that she has someone more to love her."
Chen Wanqin smiled, but did not speak. However, when she looked at Ye Xiyuan, there was a trace of worry in her eyes. Because she didn't know whether Ye Xiyuan's promise at this moment was really willing or helpless.
"That's really great." Murong Yanshu made a decisive decision and said, "Since you have agreed, then I will arrange a time as soon as possible to hold a dance, so that everyone can know that Xiyuan has become my goddaughter."
At this moment, she is talking about me, not our Nangong family. Obviously, her act of accepting her daughter this time was only her personal act, not the Nangong family's.
And she wants to hold a banquet, in addition to thanking Ye Xiyuan for saving her life, there is another very important reason, which is to completely cut off any possibility of Ye Xiyuan and Xu Yao.
Murong Yanshu's implication, apparently, was not heard by those present.
Ye Li is still very happy at the moment, because although his daughter cannot become the young wife of the Nangong family, it is also a joy to be able to become the young lady of the Nangong family.
In this way, their Ye family and Nangong family can be regarded as having a relationship. Although the benefits of marrying into the Nangong family are not as great, there is no way around it. After all, Young Master Nangong also agreed to this matter. That means that he has no affection for Xiyuan.
Since this is the case, the current situation is the best.
Soon, several people began to discuss the banquet with great interest. Only Chen Wanqin seemed to be out of the situation all the time, and even the smile on her face seemed a bit forced.
Ye Li on the side gave her winks several times, but she didn't notice.
It wasn't until Murong Yanshu left that Ye Li looked at Chen Wanqin and said dissatisfiedly, "What happened to you just now! You have been losing your composure in front of Mrs. Nangong. If you don't know, people would think you are dissatisfied! You are trying to offend the Nangong family, aren't you?"
"I was just a little surprised." Chen Wanqin no longer had any smile on her face at this time. When she looked at Ye Xiyuan, she was worried, "Xiyuan, do you really want to be Mrs. Nangong's goddaughter and the younger sister of Nangong Young Master? You have to know, this way you really have no possibility."
"What time is it, you still say these words?"
Before Ye Xiyuan answered, Ye Li reprimanded, "Could it be that you want us to go back on our word now? Isn't this just playing tricks on others?"
After speaking, he looked at Ye Xiyuan worriedly, afraid that there might be a trace of hesitation on her face.
Although he also felt that it was a pity, but now that this has happened, it is absolutely impossible to go back on his word. Otherwise, it would really be torn faces with the Nangong family. The Ye family could not withstand the suppression of the Nangong family.
Facing Chen Wanqin's concern, Ye Xiyuan's heart warmed up. She smiled and shook her head, "Mom, you don't have to worry about me. Now that I have made a decision, I will never go back on my word. Besides, is it not good to be the Miss Gan of the Nangong Family? Relying on the status of Miss Gan of the Nangong Family, I can definitely find a better one."
While speaking, there was a hint of ambition in her eyes.
"Xiyuan, it would be best if you figured it out." Ye Li finally felt relieved, "Even if there is no young master Nangong, there will still be many unmarried men in the other four major families. When the time comes, you will be able to attend the banquet as you like and get to know these people with the status of Miss Nangong. At that time, there will definitely be better choices."
Thinking of this, I was a little disappointed, but now I feel better.
He is very confident in his daughter, as long as she is willing, she can definitely find a better one. Of course, it would be even better if she could catch the Huangfu family. Especially the young master of the Huangfu family, although he is disabled, he is still a good choice. You know, among the four major families, the Huangfu family is the most powerful.
As for Ye Leng'an, he didn't pay much attention to him at all. He felt that what Ye Leng'an could do, his daughter could also do.
Of course, he will not talk to Ye Xiyuan about these things for the time being. After all, it would be better for him to wait until all the dust settles.
"By the way, Dad, I have one thing I want to ask of you." Taking this opportunity, Ye Xiyuan looked at Ye Li and said, "Although it's a bit embarrassing, I still hope you can agree."
"Just say it, as long as Dad can do it, he will definitely not refuse." Ye Li smiled happily.
"Dad, it's my brother's girlfriend—"
Before Ye Xiyuan finished speaking, Ye Li interrupted, "What kind of girlfriend, I will never admit it."
When he spoke, his tone was a little rushed. However, this rush was not aimed at Ye Xiyuan, but at Li Qiaomeng.
"Dad, listen to me first, okay?" Ye Xiyuan came to sit next to Ye Li, took Ye Li's arm, and said, "I'm not helping that Li Qiaomeng, I'm helping my brother."
After hearing Ye Xiyuan's words, Ye Li couldn't help frowning.
Chen Wanqin's expression on the side was not very good either, "Xiyuan, your brother has nothing to do with this Li Qiaomeng. Such a vain, lying woman is not good enough for your brother."
Although she has never met, she has no affection for this woman named Li Qiaomeng. Even, she didn't even want to hear the name.
"Dad, Mom, I know you don't like this Li Qiaomeng." Ye Xiyuan continued, "Actually, I don't think my brother has such a deep obsession with this Li Qiaomeng. However, if this Li Qiaomeng has been with the Public Security Bureau and even sentenced in the future, then my brother will never forget her!"
"So, I think, instead of letting my brother worry about it all the time, it's better to rescue Li Qiaomeng now, and then my brother may not be so persistent."
(end of this chapter)