Jilted by Day, Cuddled At Night

To Gu Jue, the idea of his daughter getting married was something he had never even considered, let alone marrying an Insectoid!

Although Su Wan also didn’t want her daughter to marry off, the thought of her daughter getting married made her uncomfortable too, but she didn’t react as strongly as her husband did.

She said, "This is just a guess of mine, and besides, Xiaoyan is still so young. To talk about marriage, it’s a bit too early."

Su Wan herself got married to Gu Jue when she was twenty, and after some thought, she realized her daughter was now eighteen. She should at least... let her daughter get married at twenty eight!

After hearing that, Gu Jue’s frown slightly relaxed as he said indifferently, "Yeah, you’re right. Xiaoyan is still young, and Plantmen have long lifespans, at least two hundred years. Getting married at twenty-eight is indeed a bit early too."

Su Wan didn’t know whether to laugh or cry, but she did wish to keep her daughter by her side for a little while longer.

They wouldn’t interfere much with their sons’ marriages; as long as their partners had good character, that would suffice. As for family background and personal abilities, they wouldn’t meddle too much with those.

As for Xiaoyan’s other half, Su Wan planned to be more concerned, and she thought that her husband, Commander Gu, would feel the same way.

The couple began to worry about their future daughter-in-law well in advance, precautious and without the slightest worry for Gu Chen, their son who was being pressured into marriage.

In fact, Gu Chen wasn’t worried either, as he had taken this opportunity to deal once and for all with those who had ulterior motives.

But what he hadn’t expected was that the Luo Family was involved in this.

And it was Luo Manya who came to him about it.

When Gu Zilan abdicated and passed the throne to Gu Chen, it left the Luo Family quite frustrated.

Because if it had been the child of Gu Zilan and Luo Manya who had ascended to the throne, the Luo Family would definitely have enjoyed many benefits as a result.

But Gu Chen had no relationship with the Luo Family.

Luo Manya’s parents and grandparents took it in stride, acknowledging that without Manya marrying Gu Zilan, their family’s status wouldn’t have risen so swiftly.

Though they could accept it, the younger members of the family couldn’t. They harbored significant objections, for on Landis Star, there was no decree stating a woman couldn’t sit on the throne, so why wasn’t it Gu Ruanruan taking that position?

Although Luo Manya had told her family members that Ruanruan’s temperament wasn’t suited for the throne, and she herself preferred to be a Star Commander, leading Star Warriors to fight against enemies.

It was like how Gu Jue was actually more outstanding than his elder brother Gu Yuan, who had intended to pass on the throne to his younger brother once Gu Jue had come of age. Yet, Gu Jue had refused.

Gu Jue was accustomed to leading soldiers in battle but did not enjoy managing politics. In this regard, Gu Zilan would later be more suitable.

Their branch of the Gu Family was unified at heart, always adhering to the admonitions passed down from their ancestors, insisting that the throne should be occupied by the most suitable person.

Therefore, when it came to Gu Ruanruan and Gu Chen, Gu Chen was clearly more fit for the position.

Luo Manya, looking at Gu Chen’s expression, said gently, "Xiaochen, I’m only conveying the thoughts of my family members. The decision is yours to make, I won’t interfere."

The Luo Family had now set their sights on Xiaochen, merely wishing for another Luo to become Empress. Luo Manya sneered inwardly upon hearing this.

In fact, she knew that some blamed her privately for not giving Zilan an outstanding heir.

Ha, as if they could give birth?

Hearing Luo Manya’s words, Gu Chen also understood that she was on his side. She had been pressured by her family into relaying this message.

He said, "Sister-in-law, Luo Qi is not my type. So let’s drop this issue. You can tell your family that I’ve flat-out refused."

"Mhm. Oh right, Xiaoyan, Xiaoyu, are you both adjusting to university life well?"

"Xiaoyan is doing fine. I was actually worried about her, but it turns out the young girl has adapted surprisingly well. It’s Xiaoyu who had issues because too many female classmates surrounded him. Later, he went to find Andrew and made a mechanical mask."

After hearing this, Luo Manya couldn’t help but chuckle. She chatted a bit more, then turned and left.

However, deep down, she had decided to gradually distance herself from those Luo Family members.

Luo Qi was the one pushed forward by the Luo Family as the candidate for the next Empress. She herself graduated from the medical department of Empire University and worked as a military doctor in the medical center.

Most importantly, Luo Qi herself also harbored affections for Gu Chen.

She happened to be Luo Xixi’s biological older sister.

Being rejected so directly by Gu Chen made Luo Qi extremely upset. Seeing her sister heartbroken, and thinking about how Mu Feng was no longer seeking her out, all because of that Gu Yan, Luo Xixi was even more infuriated.

So, after class ended the next morning, she blocked Gu Yan’s way.

Gu Yan was also a bit annoyed. Although she was usually good-tempered, Luo Xixi incessantly causing problems was truly aggravating!

Many people assumed that Gu Yan was just like a purebred human, who apart from occasionally turning into a mushroom, was a Plantman without any fighting capabilities.

But those who were close and familiar knew that her Purple Wisteria was actually quite formidable.

At the very least, dealing with an arrogant and pampered girl like Luo Xixi was a breeze.

The Purple Wisteria in her palm quivered, eager to move.

Gu Yan frowned, "Luo Xixi, what are you up to now?"

Luo Xixi: "Gu Yan, did you make your brother reject my sister? Not only did you steal Mu Feng, but you also ruined my sister’s chance at marriage. What exactly do you want! Just because of your parents and brother, do you think you can act so lawlessly?"

"What a load of nonsense. What about my brother rejecting your sister? And, what stealing Mu Feng? Luo Xixi, do you have a black hole for a brain?"

This was all just mad talk!

But Luo Xixi was furious and lashed out directly, "You are shameless!"

Gu Yan’s expression darkened in an instant.

Vivian, though timid, still stepped forward at this moment, "Luo classmate, how can you speak like that? Hurry, apologize now!"

"Who do you think you are!"

Although Luo Xixi dared to yell at Gu Yan, partly because she knew Gu Yan was well-protected by the Gu Family and was just a delicate young girl, she was still just yelling; later on, she could claim it was merely a verbal spat between girls.

She never dared to lay hands on Gu Yan.

As for Vivian, she was just a child of ordinary citizens, completely beneath Luo Xixi’s concern.

But the next moment, a purple vine whipped over and struck Luo Xixi across the face. She let out a painful scream, immediately covering her face, which startled everyone nearby.

In Gu Yan’s beautiful eyes, anger swelled. In the palm of her hand was a purple vine, as thick as a small finger, with purple leaves moving on it. The purple leaves were even lined with tiny thorns.

"My face! Ah, my face!"