The Double-Chapter 747 - 223 In-laws_4

When Xue Huaiyuan was doing the work of Xue Lingyun, he was still very young, and Jih Minghan had not yet taken a wife. Back then, the might of the Jinwu General still resonated, and even though one was a civil official and the other a military officer, they had both heard of each other. The Jinwu General had illustrious military achievements, while Xue Lingyun brought benefits to the people by repairing the canal.

However, years passed, and some died while others scattered. When they met again, the relationship had changed in such a way.

Xue Huaiyuan said, "General Jih."

The old General Jih laughed heartily, "I heard about your tribulations later. These years haven’t been easy for you. Fortunately, Ah Zhao is still alive. Did you know? It was my grandson who saved him!"

Xue Huaiyuan had known this for a long time, but hearing Old General Jih say it in person still stirred some emotion in him. He solemnly said to Jih Heng, "Thank you for the Duke’s kindness in saving a life. Ah Zhao, have you not given thanks yet?"

Xue Zhao hastened to offer thanks again, although such thanks had already been given during the visit to the Duke Residence. Now that Jih Heng was set to become his brother-in-law, they were practically family. What was the point of continuing such formalities?

Wen Renyao, who had been waiting for an opportunity to put in a word, couldn’t stand being sidelined any longer and seized the chance to speak, "We are here today all because of Ah Heng. The match with Miss Jiang the Second, though granted by the Emperor, our Ah Heng is not someone to be bestowed upon lightly. Being able to discuss marital ties with Miss Jiang the Second, Ah Heng is genuinely pleased. We all know about the profound connection between Miss Jiang the Second and the Xue Family and that she holds Mr. Xue in high esteem, so we all wanted to come and meet, for us to get acquainted."

His words were delivered with a mix of chuckling and irreverence. Normally, Jih Heng would likely have thrown him out by now, but today, Jih Heng didn’t say anything and merely let Wen Renyao spout nonsense.

Another layer of satisfaction filled Xue Huaiyuan’s heart.

Jiang Li was already embroiled in those whirlpools of advantages, disadvantages, and dangers, and this was something that couldn’t be changed. Moreover, the decision Jiang Li had made herself was not something that anyone else could alter for her, not even her father or brothers, who must respect her choice. But now it seemed, Ah Li’s choice wasn’t as bad as it appeared.

Xue Huaiyuan did not know what kind of person Jih Heng was, but he did know about the disputes of Old General Jih. Even if Jih Minghan was no longer with them, the grandson raised by Old General Jih’s own hand would surely inherit some of the Jih family’s traits.

In his heart, Old General Jih was also quite puzzled. Such a harmonious meeting of families, smiling and discussing, should have taken place at the Jiang Family instead, since Jiang Li was their Miss. However, Jih Heng never mentioned visiting the Jiang Family, but instead, this time, took the initiative to say they should go together to the Ye Family.

Visit Jiang Li’s uncle at the Ye Family? Old General Jih could barely understand this, having heard that Jiang Li had a good relationship with her third uncle. But upon arriving at the Ye Family, Ye Mingyu only showed his face briefly before disappearing, instead dragging them to speak with Xue Huaiyuan. Old General Jih was no fool; he could see that this visit was clearly meant for Xue Huaiyuan.

Old General Jih had also heard that Jiang Li preferred Xue Huaiyuan over Jiang Yuanbai, and at the time, he had reveled in that bit of schadenfreude. Served them right, with Jiang Yuanbai being so cunning and shrewd, while Jiang Li was particularly upright and brave, she would naturally get along better with a good official like Xue Huaiyuan, but now it seemed... might this be overdoing it a bit?

A myriad of thoughts went through Old General Jih’s mind, but he did not show any of it on his face. He knew that even if he spoke up, no one would answer him. Well then, let it be. After all, he was here to meet his grandson’s potential in-laws; whether he saw Jiang Yuanbai or Xue Huaiyuan didn’t make a difference to him. The one who would be crying his eyes out would be Jiang Yuanbai, not him, so why should he care? Let it go.

With this thought, Old General Jih simply set aside his doubts and joined Xue Huaiyuan at the tea table inside the house, sitting down and beginning to reminisce about the fervent years long past over cups of tea.

This left the others cooling their heels in the courtyard.

Jiang Li was somewhat astonished, this was not what she’d expected at all. Maybe Old General Jih hadn’t seen an old friend for a long time and was caught up in the moment, leaving Xue Huaiyuan to keep him company. freewёbnoνel-com

Jiang Li looked helplessly at Jih Heng, who said with a smile, "It’s fine."

Jiang Li could only remain silent. Wen Renyao turned to Xue Zhao sitting in his wheelchair and asked, "Young Master Xue, what is that in your hand? Is it a whip?"

"Yes," Xue Zhao smiled and said, "Old Master Ye the Third taught me a set of whip techniques and presented me with this whip. I’ve been practicing martial arts with this whip so that I might not be completely helpless in the future and can protect those I wish to protect."

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