flstandardbreds Chapter 314: Becoming a Concubine
Chapter 314: Becoming a Concubine
Lei Tingyi arrived at Ling Jiuan's guest room and gently pushed open the door. He saw Ling Jiuan sitting at the table, reading a book attentively.
Her expression was calm and composed, as if nothing in the outside world could disturb her.
Lei Tingyi walked up to her and explained his purpose directly.
"Jiuan, my mother wants to see you. Are you willing to go see her? Don't worry, I'll go with you and won't let her embarrass you."
Upon hearing this, Ling Jiuan frowned, seeming a little surprised about this matter.
But she didn't refuse, just nodded slightly.
"Go ahead. You have to meet him eventually."
Her voice was calm and firm, revealing an unquestionable determination.
She knew that this meeting was inevitable and a challenge she had to face.
Lei Tingyi looked at her and couldn't help feeling touched.
He knew that although Jiuan came from a small family, she had courage and tenacity that were no less than anyone else.
So he took Jiuan's hand and led her to the residence of the sect leader's wife.
Along the way, they didn't speak, but just silently felt each other's presence and warmth.
When they arrived at the residence of the clan leader's wife, they saw her sitting in the hall with a serious expression.
There was a light of scrutiny and evaluation in her eyes, as if she wanted to see through Jiuan.
Jiuan felt the lady's gaze and couldn't help feeling a little nervous.
But she did not back down. Instead, she straightened her back and faced the lady calmly.
The lady looked at Jiuan and couldn't help feeling a little surprised.
She didn't expect that this girl from a small family would have such a tenacious and calm temperament.
Her eyes revealed a kind of confidence and determination, as if she could face any challenges and difficulties.
At this moment, the lady seemed to see some potential and value in Jiuan, a potential and value that even exceeded her imagination and expectations.
Ling Jiuan looked at the Sect Master's wife, cupped his hands, and spoke in a calm and respectful voice.
"Meet Madam."
The clan leader's wife nodded, her eyes revealing a light of scrutiny and evaluation, but also a hint of approval.
"Miss Ling, it's our first meeting. You are truly extraordinary. I am deeply impressed by your temperament and demeanor."
Jiuan felt a little relieved when he heard this.
She knew that although the Sect Leader's wife had some prejudice and dissatisfaction with her, at least she did not directly embarrass her.
Moreover, she also felt a hint of recognition and appreciation from the lady's words.
"Thank you for your compliment, Madam. Jiuan is just a daughter of a small family. It is really an honor to be appreciated by Madam."
There was a hint of humility and gratitude in Jiuan's voice.
The Sect Leader's wife looked at Jiuan and couldn't help feeling a little emotional.
She didn't expect that this girl from a small family would be so humble and sensible.
Moreover, her words and actions reveal a kind of confidence and determination.
"Miss Ling, you don't have to be too modest. I cannot ignore your excellence and uniqueness. I believe that Yi'er must have his reasons for choosing you."
There was a hint of sincerity and certainty in the clan leader's wife's voice.
Jiuan couldn't help feeling moved when he heard what his wife said.
Her meeting with the parents should be considered relatively successful.
The clan leader's wife smiled, with a gleam of calculation and suggestion in her eyes.
"If you are willing, why not wait until Yi'er and Lingxi get married and then marry Yi'er as his equal wife. In this way, you can gain recognition from our family and be with Yi'er at the same time. Isn't that the best of both worlds?"
When Ling Jiuan heard this, his expression remained unchanged, but his eyes revealed a firmness and determination.
"What if I don't want to?"
Her voice was calm and firm, as if she had already made a decision that would not be changed.
Lei Tingyi looked a little unhappy when he heard what his mother said.
He didn't expect that his mother would make such a suggestion.
He knew that Jiuan was a girl with her own principles and stance, and she would never accept such an arrangement.
So he quickly spoke up and tried to stop his mother's proposal.
"Mother, I've said before that I will only marry Jiuan. I will not marry Lingxi, nor will I let Jiuan be my second wife. I hope you can respect my choice."
The Sect Leader's wife looked at her son's determined expression and couldn't help feeling a little annoyed.
She didn't expect that her son would be so determined to oppose her proposal for the sake of a girl from a small family.
"Yier, do you know that marriage is a matter of great importance to the future of the family? How can you treat it so lightly? Lingxi, that girl, is not only from a famous family, but also smart and clever, and she is also infatuated with you. Marrying her will be the best choice for both the family and you."
There was a hint of blame and dissatisfaction in the clan leader's wife's voice.
Lei Tingyi couldn't help feeling helpless and bitter when he heard what his mother said.
He knew that his mother had always hoped that he would marry Lingxi and take over the Leixiao Sect.
However, his feelings and choices cannot be influenced by his mother.
So he took a deep breath and tried to make his mother understand his position.
"Mother, I know what you're thinking. But, love can't be forced. I only love Jiuan, and I only want to marry her. I hope you can respect my choice and Jiuan's feelings."
The Sect Leader's wife glanced at Ling Jiuan indifferently, with a hint of tentativeness and inquiry in her tone.
"My dear Ling, my son is so persistent. Are you willing to give in for him?"
Upon hearing this, Ling Jiuan shook his head firmly, his voice clear and resolute.
"No, I don't want to. My love and marriage are not for giving in and compromising. I only want to spend my life with the one I love, and I don't want to do anything that goes against my will."
Her eyes revealed a firmness and determination; she had already made the decision, which would not be changed.
The Sect Leader's wife couldn't help feeling annoyed and disappointed when she heard Jiuan's words.
She didn't expect that this girl from a small family would be so stubborn and obstinate.
She thought that as long as she suggested the idea of having a co-wife, Jiuan would compromise in order to be with Yier.
However, she was wrong.
Jiuan is a girl with her own principles and positions. She will not change her choices and decisions for anyone.
The sect leader's wife looked at Jiuan, with a complicated light flashing in her eyes.
She knew that this battle over marriage might have been settled.
She couldn't change her son's choice, nor could she change Jiuan's determination.
So she took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.
"Well, since you have already made your choice, I won't say anything more. However, I hope you can understand that marriage is a big deal and it concerns the future of the family. No matter what decision you make, you must be responsible to the family and to yourself."