Chapter 1019: A Difficult Decision

Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

At the Murong family, when Master Murong got the message from Huangfu Ruiling, his face got really sour. He crushed the note in his hand and said through clenched teeth, “Huangfu Ruiling, you’ve crossed the line.”

Murong Xingrui, standing nearby, couldn’t hold back when he saw his father’s angry face. “Father, what’s happening?” He’d never seen his father so mad before. Even though Master Murong seemed calm, the bulging veins on his neck, his red eyes, and his trembling lips showed he was really upset.

Master Murong passed the paper to Murong Xingrui. After reading it, Murong Xingrui’s face also soured.

Actually, the note wasn’t that bad. It just said congratulations. But the problem was it congratulated Murong Xingrui and Ye Wanwan. And it said since their wedding date was set, they’d give a big gift on the big day.

Before, a note like that would’ve been great news. But now, everything had changed. Ye Wanwan was a total flop, and the Ye family’s reputation was shot. How could they still go through with this marriage?

If Murong Xingrui really married Ye Wanwan, their entire Murong family would become a laughingstock.

“Father, isn’t Huangfu Ruiling sticking his nose where it doesn’t belong?” Murong Xingrui sounded annoyed. “Our marriage is our affair. Why’s he getting involved?”

Murong Xingrui didn’t know about Master Murong’s past deeds. He was just upset with Huangfu Ruiling’s pushy attitude. He used to fancy Ye Wanwan. She was pretty, smart, and from the respected Ye family, a good match for him. They clicked well, so he was content with the marriage plan. Even after Ye Wanwan’s lies, he still wanted to go ahead with it.

But now, everything had changed. Despite his feelings, Ye Wanwan had lost her cultivation, and the Ye family’s name was mud because of Ye Yikun. If he married her, what would happen to the Murong family’s future?

“Don’t go blabbing about this,” Master Murong told Murong Xingrui. “I’ll think over the marriage with the Ye family.”

In the past, he would’ve brushed off Huangfu Ruiling. But now things were different. Despite being mad, he kept a clear head. Huangfu Ruiling giving him the note meant they knew about his connection with Master Zhongyu as Ye Yikun’s compliance. Even if it was by accident, it didn’t change anything. Huangfu Ruiling wanted payback.

He couldn’t decide. He was scared of Huangfu Ruiling’s revenge, but he didn’t want Murong Xingrui to marry Ye Wanwan either.

“Father?” Murong Xingrui was taken aback by his father’s statement. “Didn’t you say the wedding was canceled? Why the change?”

“Quit it,” Master Murong snapped sternly. “I’ll deal with it. Stay out of it.”

Murong Xingrui thought his father’s actions were odd. But seeing his father’s serious expression, he knew he wouldn’t get any explanations, so he stayed quiet.

Master Murong was torn. He feared Huangfu Ruiling’s influence but didn’t want Murong Xingrui to marry Ye Wanwan.

However, a few days later, when he heard about the Zhongyu family’s troubles, Master Murong clenched his jaw and made up his mind for good.

He called Murong Xingrui over and said, “Sort it out. We’ll talk to the Ye family about the wedding. Your date was already set, so let’s get ready.”

“Father!” Murong Xingrui couldn’t believe it. “You want me to marry Ye Wanwan?”

He recalled his father’s intention to cancel the engagement. How could he flip so fast, even pushing him to talk about the marriage now?

“I wanted to end it before, but you kept objecting,” Master Murong said frankly. “Isn’t this what you wanted?”

Murong Xingrui was speechless, regretting his earlier stubbornness.

“No more talking,” Master Murong said coldly. “If you don’t want to, then leave the Murong family.”

Reluctant, Murong Xingrui didn’t dare to say anything else.

When the Ye family heard that Master Murong was bringing Murong Xingrui to talk about the marriage, they were shocked. They hadn’t seen this coming.

Ye Hongxuan had lost hope for Ye Wanwan and Murong Xingrui’s marriage. With Ye Wanwan’s lost abilities and his father’s tarnished reputation, the Ye family’s name was mud.

He was ready to hear that the Murong family had canceled the marriage anytime. But instead, he heard they were coming to discuss it.

The news quickly spread across the Hidden World that the Murong and Ye families were sticking to their marriage plans.

Everyone was surprised by the news. No one thought the Murong family would go through with it now.

People started talking about it. Some praised the Murong family for not backing out despite the Ye family’s troubles. Others thought they were just trying to look good. And some criticized Master Murong for making a show out of his son’s future.

Listening to these conversations, Master Murong felt bitter, but he had no other option. He had to make this decision.