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Chapter 640: Confronting Grandfather
Chapter 640: Confronting Grandfather
Shangguan Ling's hair stood on end. "Hey, hey, hey! Don’t spout nonsense! I only have one brother-in-law!"
Only after instinctively refuting the statement did he realize the word "brother-in-law."
He raised his eyes to the young man in the tree. "You are... the Young Lady’s younger brother?"
Lu Yuan asked with a chill in his voice, "Who did you say was useless and unattractive?"
The handsome young man leaned to the side on the branch, propping his head up with one hand, and smiled arrogantly and brightly. "You."
Lu Yuan's gaze, through the dark night, fixed on him unwaveringly.
Shangguan Ling was dumbfounded. "Grand Marshal, he’s not afraid of you! Is the Young Lady’s younger brother really this bold?"
Yu Zi Chuan, you’ve met your match!
No, Yu Zi Chuan isn’t this arrogant.
This kid doesn’t even take the ruthless Grand Marshal seriously.
When he was reassigned from Liling Island to Youzhou to be a steward, he was utterly disappointed.
A distinguished Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, how could he be reduced to such a menial task?
But at this moment, he finally felt that the trip to the Meng Clan Estate was getting interesting.
"Are you... Meng Xuan or Meng Lang?"
He asked with interest.
The Embroidered Uniform Guard had already thoroughly investigated Meng Qianqian’s family tree when the Grand Marshal and she first met, and he visited her chambers every night.
The Young Lady has two younger brothers: Meng Xuan from the second branch and Meng Lang from the main branch.
However, Meng Lang is currently being raised in the Third Courtyard and is a troublesome young rogue.
"Meng Xuan."
The handsome young man smiled.
Lu Yuan said indifferently, "Lying has consequences."
The young man replied nonchalantly, "Oh? What consequences do a Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard and a First-Rank Grand Marshal plan to impose on me? Two men who can’t even enter my grandfather’s estate have the nerve to make such grand threats?"
You’re really pushing it, kid!
Are you looking for a fight, coming to the Grand Marshal’s doorstep like this?
Shangguan Ling was so impressed he wanted to bow and call the young man brother.
Hearing the Grand Marshal’s words, this kid isn’t Meng Xuan but Meng Lang?
Shangguan Ling took a serious look at him.
Unfortunately, the young man lay on a high branch, the night was dark, and the leaves obscured his view, making it hard to see clearly.
Seeing that Lu Yuan ignored him, the young man said with a smile, "Do you want to make a deal? I’ll take you to see Grandfather if you do something for me."
"No."
Lu Yuan refused without hesitation.
The handsome young man sat up. "Aren’t you going to think about it before refusing? You may not know Grandfather’s temperament. He’s a stubborn old man. You could stand here for a hundred years, and he won’t budge."
"The task I ask of you isn’t difficult."
"No."
Lu Yuan refused again.
The handsome young man frowned, "Why are you so stubborn? Does that girl really like you this much?"
Shangguan Ling was speechless. "Hey, she’s your sister!"
Calling her a girl?
Is this kid polite?
The handsome young man leisurely lay back on the branch, hands behind his head, gazing at the endless stars through the dense leaves.
"It’s the same."
Shangguan Ling was stunned again.
This kid is hard to figure out.
A cold, unfeeling Meng Laoye and a brazen, disrespectful young rogue—people at the Meng Clan Estate are truly one bolder than the other.
In this situation, Shangguan Ling desperately wanted to leap onto the roof, sit side by side with Yu Zi Chuan, and watch the drama unfold at the Meng Clan Estate.
"Get in here!"
Suddenly, Meng Laoye’s stern voice rang out from the courtyard.
"Coming, Grandfather!"
The handsome young man nimbly jumped down, walked to the door with a carefree stride, and brushed past Lu Yuan.
Then, he crossed the threshold and smoothly rolled inside.
Shangguan Ling: "..."
The young man rolled smoothly from the courtyard to the room.
The servants all looked unperturbed, clearly used to it.
The door to Meng Laoye’s room, which was slightly ajar, was pushed open, and a handsome young man rolled in.
Meng Laoye’s face darkened. "What nonsense!"
The handsome young man said innocently, "You told me to roll in."
Meng Laoye wanted to grab a stool and throw the kid out.
"Get up!"
He barked.
"Sure thing."
The young man sprang up with a graceful flip, dusting off his sleeves and brushing the dirt from his clothes.
Meng Laoye said coldly, "You loaf around all day, never doing a single serious thing!"
The young man grabbed a peach from the fruit plate and sat on the windowsill. "Grandfather, you’re wrong. I’m here to do something serious today."
"Get down!"
Meng Laoye scolded.
"Ah, so many rules."
The young man jumped down and sat obediently on a chair.
Grandfather standing.
Him sitting.
Who is the grandson here?
The handsome young man ignored Meng Laoye’s glare and took a bite of the peach. "How long do you plan to keep my brother-in-law waiting?"
Meng Laoye said irritably, "The Meng Clan Estate hasn’t agreed to this marriage. He’s not your brother-in-law!"
The young man flashed to the courtyard entrance, poked his head out, and smiled at Lu Yuan. "Grandfather wants to give you a divorce decree. You can leave now."
Lu Yuan: "..."
Meng Laoye: "..."
Even if Meng Laoye disliked Lu Yuan, he wouldn’t dare make such a reckless statement to a high-ranking official.
He pinched his fingers and had a servant bring Lu Yuan into the room.
Lu Yuan bowed in the manner of a junior. "Grandfather."
Meng Laoye returned the bow, saying coolly, "This old man can’t bear the title of Grandfather from the Grand Marshal."
Lu Yuan said, "Today, I am not the Grand Marshal but your grandson-in-law, Lu Yuan."
Meng Laoye said solemnly, "This marriage was a momentary folly of my son and shouldn’t be taken seriously. I hope the Grand Marshal won’t force this on me."
Lu Yuan glanced at the handsome young man sitting in the room, leisurely eating a peach and enjoying the show.
The young man’s gaze was too arrogant to ignore.
Caught in the act, the young man didn’t look guilty but instead gave Lu Yuan a challenging smile.
Lu Yuan looked away. "I agree."
Meng Laoye was stunned.
The young man smiled meaningfully. "You’re sure?"
"Sure."
Lu Yuan said calmly.
The young man: "All conditions?"
Lu Yuan: "Feel free to raise your demands."
Meng Laoye’s face darkened.
What nonsense. I thought he cherished my granddaughter, but he’s just a fickle man who gives up easily!
Well, better to end this now than to let my granddaughter suffer again!
Just as Meng Laoye was about to dismiss Lu Yuan, the young man stood up carelessly, walked behind Meng Laoye, and rested his chin on his shoulder, pouting like a spoiled child.
"Grandfather, I want to study at the Imperial Academy. I heard my brother-in-law is quite knowledgeable."
Meng Laoye couldn’t stand his grandson’s antics. He grumbled, "What knowledge does he have?"
Lu Yuan bowed. "I am but a humble scholar, a mere juren."
(End of Chapter)
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