Tang Feiyang heard that there was a commotion among the women, possibly related to him, as the Princess was giving Wen Yuanyuan a hard time!
He came to watch the spectacle! He found Wen Yuanyuan still as sharp-tongued as ever, not yielding an inch, showing no weakness even in front of the Princess, the Officialâs Daughter, and Miss Fugui!
Not only can you feel her confidence, but she also makes others sense that thereâs an air of equalityâwhy should there be any discrimination?
Since you claim equality, I have already paid my respects, yet you not only donât return the courtesy but accuse and demand me to kneel, or else be deemed ill-mannered, and face threats.
Tang Feiyang felt exasperated, seeing these princesses behaving in ways typical of wealthy or official families, which would be understandable, but in front of one truly embodying the Martial World spirit, isnât it demeaning?
Moreover, imposing such airs on someone who carries the title of his fiancĂ©eâitâs not just bullying but also affronting him!
Tang Feiyang had been standing aside for a while, not stepping in to help Wen Yuanyuan, knowing she wouldnât suffer loss, and discontent at his motherâs intervention for Wen Yuanyuan.
He felt some matters couldnât be resolved by rigid rules!
Wen Yuanyuan is an orphan, with registered identity, in the Mortal Realm not a nameless outcast!
Thatâs quite decent already!
Many families with numerous children, especially daughters, often donât register them; daughters donât need to attend school, sit exams in the Capital, or earn money outside!
Especially those from the mountains, they must marry who their parents dictate, to bring some dowry home!
Some ethnic folks in ordinary places may even exchange children for a groom when theyâre only a few years old!
Itâs a tradition of exchange marriage, where in poverty, daughters are traded for daughters-in-law, forming closer family ties, though such customs are too common!
Tang Feiyang initially suspected Wen Yuanyuan was a spy, hence kept doubting!
Why didnât she present her registration back then?
A woman with such ability appearing amidst them, naturally arousing suspicion!
This woman, while under suspicion, had entangled herself with him, showing too much calculation!
He dislikes such conniving women, having rejected many schemes before!
Over the past year, many from the Martial World tried unsuccessfully!
People are bold and prideful, girls openly express their fondness, causing Tang Feiyang to be confessed and harassed multiple times!
He was once repeatedly harassed by Du Jiaolan!
Then in Capital City, faced by some princess candidates, wearied by being chosen and evaluated like a commodity!
With Wen Yuanyuanâs proposal, he knew escaping reality was impossible, realizing many princesses would attend the banquet, not wanting to become their trophy, subject to their scrutiny and rivalry!
The only solution was to cooperate with someone, gaining a stable identity to avoid continuous selection!
Princess Er and other princesses, disgusted with Wen Yuanyuanâs boldness as a commoner!
They grew up privileged, never suffered such losses!
Feeling displeased as someone else reaped the peach they eyed first!
Several princesses spoke in turn, allowing their palace maids to verbally challenge Wen Yuanyuan!
Madam Tang intervened, displaying a protective expression for her son, annoying these princesses.
They inwardly cursed, "This old witch dares to shield rivals, challenging a mere Officialâs Family, overly bold, courting death, courting clan extermination."
Xiao Ruolin, seeing her relative even standing up for Wen Yuanyuan, contorted with jealousy, then pretending friendliness, spoke in insinuating terms:
"Aunt, itâs the Princess after all, even if Wen Yuanyuan is protected by our familyâs relatives, if the Princess demands she kneels, then she should kneel, why implicate Aunt? Sheâs lacking in manners and Aunt should find someone to instruct her."
Madam Tang, hearing these words, understood the implications at her age.
Heeding Xiao Ruolinâs words to persuade Wen Yuanyuan would equate to taking a side!
Today, no matter what, she must support her future daughter-in-law, ignoring all persuasion!
"Ruolin, donât interfere; itâs our familyâs matter, moreover, we belong to the Martial World, no error in withholding kneels, Yuanyuan already paid respect, where is the lack of education?"
Xiao Ruolin, watched by everyone, unable to sway Aunt Ning Yuan who supported Wen Yuanyuan, pouted in frustration!
"Cousin, Ruolin is right, perhaps outside she is of the Martial World, but here itâs my home; Cousin, heed my advice and have the lady kneel to the Princess, the gentleman will forgive her!"
Mrs. Xiao appeared, how could she let things turn?
Her goals must be achieved!
Though her daughter might not enter the Tang Family, at least prevent them from becoming a Consort Prince!
Her promising son would be tainted by the Princessâs reputation, unable to surpass her even within a Noble Clan!