Chapter 357: 264 Closed-door Crossing Tribulation

Chapter 357: Chapter 264 Closed-door Crossing Tribulation

Half a year later, in the grand hall of the Zhao Mansion.

Zhao Sheng sat in the highest Jade Chair with a peculiar expression, silent.

At this time, Dong Miaozhen sat beside him. She looked down with a face full of contempt at her eldest son, Zhao Huaying, who was kneeling on the floor.

Next to Zhao Huaying stood a young woman who was plump, with a delicate face and naturally exquisite beauty, appearing to be about sixteen or seventeen years old.

Dong Miaozhen suppressed her dissatisfaction and said in a deep voice, “Ying’er, stand up.”

Zhao Huaying suddenly looked up, his expression resolute as he spoke, “Mother, Yue’er and I are in love and have voluntarily become dao companions. Moreover, Yue’er is already carrying our child. Please bless us!”

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Upon hearing this, a flash of anger crossed Dong Miaozhen’s face as she coldly said, “Ying’er, do you understand what a parent’s command means? And do you know that you have already been betrothed?”

“Ying’er knows, but how does that matter? A true man stands tall and firm. Since Yue’er and I have become dao companions, I will never regret it. It’s just a betrothal; we can simply call off the engagement.”

“Rubbish! Do you know how much effort I put into this marriage arrangement? Marrying a prospective Weaver is not so simple; you think you can just call it off! If we do that, where would the Dong Family and the Zhao Family put their faces?

A mere countrywoman—”

Cough, cough!

At this moment, Zhao Sheng suddenly coughed violently, interrupting Dong Miaozhen.

“My wife, calm your anger. In my opinion, Ying’er and this young woman are quite well-matched. Since they have already become dao companions, forcibly separating them is indeed too harsh.

How about that marriage agreement… well, please, my wife, take it to heart. I will personally apologize later!”

With a raised eyebrow and a cold smirk, Dong Miaozhen responded, “Zhao Qingyang, whose side are you on?!”

Seeing this, Zhao Sheng immediately straightened up and patiently tried to persuade his wife, “My wife, Ying’er has been away from home for twenty years. It makes no sense to scold him as soon as he returns home.

Yes, our son did not inform us; that was wrong. But Ying’er has been an adult for many years and has his own ideas.

As the ancients said: It’s easy to ask for a priceless treasure, hard to find a lover.

Ying’er is as affectionate and righteous as I am; you should be happy, my wife.”

While saying this, Zhao Sheng glanced at the woman called “Yue’er” from the corner of his eye.

Her beauty was slightly lesser than his wife’s, but she still was one in ten thousand.

Though she stood quietly, her bright and lively eyes seemed to speak; her look lacked fear and brimmed with confidence, and her demeanor had a somewhat mischievous charm.

With just one glance, Zhao Sheng could assert that this woman was exceptionally intelligent and came from no ordinary background.

He had just used the Qi Observing Skill on her and startlingly noted that the pillar of Qi Fortune above her head reached a hundred feet tall. Even more remarkable was its deep blue core and the dense purple aura enveloping it, seeming to originate from someone else.

Since his reincarnation, he had observed countless people, but those with stronger Qi Fortune than this woman could be counted on one hand; even Zhao Xuanjing was slightly inferior.

His eldest son must have accumulated great fortune in past lives to have won the heart of such a remarkable woman.

Zhao Sheng internally sighed, and his words to his wife became even more earnest as he argued for her acceptance of this fine daughter-in-law.

Dong Miaozhen felt very aggrieved. What mother wouldn’t wish the best for her son?

“Husband, it’s not that I am unreasonable, nor do I want to break them apart. But you know the effort it took to get the approval from my family’s side. We planned to strengthen family ties with a marriage. Now look. It would be good if we don’t end up becoming enemies.”

Zhao Sheng hastily replied, “Not at all, not at all. If Ying’er isn’t suitable, there’s still Xiong’er! Xiong’er is outstanding in every aspect — talents, looks, and strength. He is just twenty and also at the right age to marry.”

Dong Miaozhen immediately spat at her husband’s comment, “Tch, wishful thinking. You think the Dong Family’s daughter is just anyone you can marry as you please.”

“Haha! If need be, let Xiong’er participate in the Phoenix Meeting once. If he inherits one-third of my skills, this matter won’t be difficult,” Zhao Sheng said with a proud laugh.

“Xiong’er is only at the Sixth Level of Qi Refining; his strength is too weak. It’s Ying’er who… Hmm?!”

Dong Miaozhen suddenly stopped mid-sentence, her face angry as she said, “Very well, you almost had me sidetracked. How shall we resolve Ying’er’s issue? You are the head of the family, and you must give me an answer today.”

Assuming a thoughtful posture, Zhao Sheng confidently said, “Well, I see a simple solution. Let Ying’er marry this young lady; let’s call off that engagement. It was only a verbal agreement anyway.

If you’re dissatisfied, consider it a favor we owe to the Dong family. We will make amends in the future.”

With her expression slightly clearing, Dong Miaozhen turned to look at Zhao Huaying. Seeing her son’s resolute face, she relented, “Enough, enough. Who else but his mother could relent!”

Overjoyed, Zhao Huaying quickly pulled his dao companion to kneel, excitedly exclaimed, “Thank you, mother, for your blessing! Yue’er and I will doubly honor and support you both in your old age.”

Hearing this, Zhao Sheng replied dryly, “Hold your horses! Your father doesn’t need your filial piety. Who knows? You might not even outlive me.”

Pfft!

At this moment, the young woman “Yue’er” suddenly giggled, then gently nudged her beloved.

Instantly seeming to realize something, Zhao Huaying quickly took out a half-foot-tall, black and white Yin Yang Round Porcelain Bottle from his Storage Bag and respectfully offered it to Zhao Sheng.

“Father, this is a gift from Yue’er and me to show our filial respect.”

Zhao Sheng received the gift with comfort, accepting their token of filial piety.