Unlimited estates for rural beauty-Chapter 193: Assuming the Position of Holy Maiden and Opening the Gate of Wanling (9)
He took the water and sipped it, smiling as he said, "Just now when I mentioned to her that she could get married next year, the child got so embarrassed, she ran off."
"Grandma, Xuxu is still so young. Aren’t you afraid that bringing it up now will scare her?" he said, taking the teacup from Grandma’s hand, voice filled with exasperation.
"What, you’re already feeling sorry for your future wife? Don’t think Grandma doesn’t know about your little crush," she said with a teasing smile.
"Grandma, I don’t have any little crush. You’re thinking too much," he defended.
"Humph, as soon as little Xuxu appeared, your eyes were practically glued to her. Grandma’s eyesight is still good," she said as she playfully tapped on Jueqing’s forehead with her fingertip.
"Cousin doesn’t like me," he said in a dejected tone, looking down.
"Not liking you now doesn’t mean she won’t in the future. Put in some effort, the men of the Xuanyuan Family never get discouraged over a little thing like this," she encouraged, patting her grandson’s shoulder.
"Yes, Grandma, I will keep trying," he said, his mood suddenly brightening, laughing as he spoke.
"That’s the spirit of the Xuanyuan men, the future Clan Leader."
The busy day finally came to a beautiful close with Feng Xuxu’s successful inauguration as the Holy Maiden. The night silently passed, and a new day was just beginning.
"Miss, the Clan Leader asks for you to come over," Baihe reported to the lady as she entered the room, relaying the message she had received from the servant.
"Did he say what it’s about?" she asked, wiping her mouth after taking the last spoonful from her bowl of porridge.
"No."
"Okay, I got it." She picked up the mouthwash, rinsed her mouth, then stood and went to the front hall.
Upon reaching the front hall, she saw several elders already present. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢
"I pay my respects to the Clan Leader," she said, advancing to greet him.
"Holy Maiden, come and sit," Grandfather gestured, indicating for Feng Xuxu to sit beside him.
"We pay our respects to the Holy Maiden."
"Please, Grandfathers, take a seat."
"Grandfather, you asked for me today. Is there something the matter?" she inquired, turning her puzzled gaze toward her grandfather.
"Yes, we received the news this morning. On the Lantern Festival, the five major families and the seven Hidden Clans will all attend the Imperial Palace to celebrate the Empress Dowager’s seventieth birthday. Therefore, we’ve decided to have you represent the Xuanyuan Clan at the event."
"The five major families? The seven Hidden Clans?" It was hard to believe one country could have so many prestigious families.
"The five major families are Xiao, Nangong, Zhao, Xue, Bai. The seven Hidden Clans are Xiahou, Situ, Zongzheng, Beitang, Duanmu, Shangguan, Xuanyuan. Among them, the five major families all reside within the Capital City and have marital ties with each other, entangling their roots deeply."
Feng Xuxu frowned and asked, "What about the other Hidden Clans? Do they also intermarry?"
"Yes, indeed. The Clans intermarry to consolidate their power, but in recent years, the major clans have been sending their most outstanding women to the Imperial Palace. It seems they are preparing to swallow up the other clans. Now, the five major families have also started to take notice of this matter."
"So that’s how it is," she said, nodding as she gained understanding.
"Therefore, after discussing with the Great Elders, we’ve decided to have you enter seclusion with the Elders for training before heading to Capital City. To ensure your safety, you must learn various martial arts," Grandfather spoke with concern, wondering if she’d be able to master much knowledge in such a short time.
"Alright, let’s start today."
"Good. Go pack your things, and then I’ll send you to the secret chamber," he said.
"Okay." She stood up, left the main hall, and hurried off to her residence at Qinxin Garden.
As she packed her clothes, she instructed Yingsu and Baihe, "My brother will be here in a day or two. Tell him I’ll be in seclusion when you see him so he doesn’t worry about me."
"Yes, Miss." Baihe replied, her voice tinged with reluctance; she would not see her for several months.
Gathering her belongings, she met up with the Great Elder and was then escorted to the secret chamber by the Clan Leader.
In the secret chamber.
"Holy Maiden, you should start with me. I guarantee I’ll turn you into a poison master within half a month," the Poison Elder said, eyes still coveting the Xiaojin on the Holy Maiden’s wrist.
"Hmph, what’s so good about learning from you? The Holy Maiden should learn from me. I see your weapon is a flower petal, and I have weapons here that are even more suitable for you," he said, eyes gleaming as he looked at Feng Xuxu.
"Hey, Weapon Fanatic, why should she learn from you? If she’s to learn from anyone first, it should be me," he retorted with a glare at the Martial Elder.
"You old fossil..."
"Silence!" With a roar, the two old men immediately shut up, but their eyes continued to shoot daggers at each other.
