The Rebirth of the Strongest Female Emperor

08: Change 1

Ye Qingtang paused for a moment before continuing:

"Dad, if you think about it, you know I'm a shy person. When my spirit root is intact, I may look tough so others may be less assertive towards me. But now …. If I force myself to marry into the Duan family, I will provoke their disappointment. Without the means of self-defense, I would definitely be intimidated. So, even though Mr. Duan might sound condescending, it is really in my best interest. "

Ye Qingtang remained calm, without voicing a word of complaint, as if he had actually bought Duan Tianrao's lavish speech.

Ye Ling was completely dumbfounded, she would never expect such a response from Ye Qingtang.

Originally, when Ye Qingtang's spirit root first appeared, it was Duan's household that made a proposal for their engagement. But now, after her spirit root was gone, they blamed the victim by accusing her daughter of being hideous and faceless. It was as if Ye's household was intending to establish a relationship with them first.

Duan Tianrao slightly smiled hearing Ye Qingtang's reply. He was pleased with his self-awareness of his flaws. Ye Xun was also pleased, albeit secretly, with his adherence to the matter.

Ye Ling, however, remained gloomy.

Seeing Ye Ling remain stubborn, Duan Tianrao continued to say:

"I appreciate Tang Tang for this understanding. Uncle Ye, in the coming days, every family in Lin City will gather to commemorate the annual Sabbath. As the heir to the Duan household, my fiance may need to take the stage to spin the Sky Wheel. You know that the Sky Wheel can only be rotated by at least an innate fifth stage attainer. Judging from Tang Tang Tang's current state, do you think he can twist it? "

"If he can't, he'll ruin our family's reputation."

"That's enough! Get out of front of me!" Ye Ling hit the table and pointed to the main entrance while hitting Duan Tianrao.

He didn't want this bastard to stay here and humiliate his daughter.

Her daughter was not someone to be encouraged, especially by people like the Duan family.

Duan Tianrao furrowed his brows slightly, after seeing Ye Ling blow it, he decided to conclude:

“Take all your trash, we don't need it,” Ye Ling replied.

Duan Tianrao grimaced as he gestured for his servant to pick up a reward, before leaving the front hall.

Ye Xun followed him quickly while telling Ye Ling: "Dad, the Ye household should not be seen without manners, I will see Master Duan out."

Without waiting for his answer, Ye Xun left the front hall as well.

Ye Ling noticed his enthusiasm, before complaining angrily to Ye Qingtang, who had remained silent all this time: "That girl, how could she be so unwise? From the way, Duan Tianrao treated you, how could he still see him off?"

Ye Qingtang replied nonchalantly while peeling an orange:

"Dad, if he wants to, just let him."

You Xun behaved unwisely?

What a joke, if someone were to explore Lin City, I fear that no one else would be wiser than him.

Ye Ling was still unaware that Ye Xun had long conspired with Duan Tianrao. Ye Xun had to be the one to tell Duan Tianrao the news about his spirit root being destroyed, otherwise, how could he have come so early, just to cancel their engagement?

Despite being the adopted son of the Ye family, his intelligent skills should be the best. She could never feel confident just as an adopted child, regardless of how Ye's household treated her. Ye Xun should have, by now, finished discussing his future arrangements with Duan Tianrao.

Translator's Note

The ancient Chinese method of prediction involved the act of crossing one's right and left palms in front of the chest. Although the raw material describes this action, I find it strange when I include that description in an English context. TL; DR: this is equivalent to waving a hand.