Within the Yuan Clan, Old Master Yuan lived in a secluded courtyard towards the west side.
Although the courtyard was quiet, there was plenty of sunlight inside. Even in the winter, one could easily see the sunlight shining into the courtyard, bringing a trace of warmth to this cold season.
Under He Yitian's pleading and He Yiming's resistance, the two of them still came to Old Master Yuan's courtyard.
When He Yitian appeared in the courtyard, he clearly saw the happy smile on Old Master Yuan's face.
To him, being able to send his granddaughter to such a young Xiantian expert was enough to satisfy him and the Yuan Family.
Old Master Yuan warmly welcomed the two of them in. He didn't put on the airs of an elder at all. If someone who didn't know them saw this, they would definitely think that the three of them were good friends with a deep relationship.
It was just that the age difference between these three friends was a little too big.
After the host and guest sat down, Yuan Zeyu gave a look. Naturally, a smart servant understood the meaning of the Old Master. After a while, two women walked in from outside the hall.
One of the two women was around 20 years old. She was tall and her hair was swept to the back. It was tied up in a high bun, which brought out her beautiful face. Above her eyes were arched eyebrows. Between the two slender eyebrows and a slightly high nose, there was a pair of large eyes that were not too high nor too low. This pair of eyes was very bright. Not only did it add luster to her smiling face, but it also made the room seem much brighter when she walked in.
The moment the woman entered the room, He Yitian's eyes instantly lit up. A gentle smile naturally appeared on his face. Even the corners of his eyes were full of smiles.
The woman first raised her head to look at Old Master Yuan, then secretly looked around. When her gaze met with He Yitian's, it was like a pool of autumn water. Although she quickly avoided it, a faint blush appeared on her face.
He Yitian glanced at He Yiming with a trace of pleading in his eyes.
Seeing the ambiguous expression between the woman and his elder brother, He Yiming immediately understood that this was the woman that his elder brother liked. However, although this woman's appearance was beautiful, she was not a peerless beauty. She might not be comparable to his sister-in-law, Cheng Yanli. He just didn't know what his elder brother liked about her that made him so infatuated with her.
This undisguised expression of fondness undoubtedly revealed his determination without a doubt.
He Yiming looked back with a headache. Following behind the woman slowly was a woman who was about the same age as him.
Compared with the woman in front of him, this woman's appearance was not inferior, but she was a little inexperienced. However, her actions revealed a dignified and elegant aura, as if they were flickering with a kind of gentleness that could be clearly felt. Her small mouth revealed a child-like innocence. Her eyes, in particular, were sparkling and translucent, so deep, and always so spirited.
However, He Yiming felt that this young girl was not as innocent as her appearance suggested. In the depths of her eyes, there seemed to be hidden thoughts that no one knew about.
Her face was fair and tender, which was in line with the standard of a well-bred young lady. However, He Yiming's sharp eyes could clearly see a few calluses on her hands.
Although these calluses weren't obvious and few people could notice them, they couldn't hide from He Yiming's eyes at all.
To be honest, when He Yiming saw this woman for the first time, he could not sort out his feelings at all. It was as if he had seen a strange woman who had not really entered his heart.
However, before he came here, he already knew the purpose of coming here and knew the woman's identity, so he naturally had a strange feeling in his heart.
Old Man Yuan was observing the He brothers' expressions. He Yitian naturally didn't hide his feelings of fondness, but the one that really caught Old Man Yuan's attention was He Yiming.
It could be said that without He Yiming's identity, even if she was Yuan Zewei's granddaughter, she would not have become He Yiming's concubine.
However, Old Master Yuan was a little disappointed because he couldn't see the slightest clue from He Yiming's eyes.
However, after thinking about it, he suddenly felt relieved.
Although He Yiming was young, he was an Innate Expert, after all, so how could Old Master Yuan see through him so easily?
As long as he did not object and accepted Old Master Yuan's granddaughter, it would be enough.
"Yiming, let me introduce you," Old Master Yuan said with a smile. "These are I's two granddaughters, Yuan Liwen and Yuan Lixun."
Every time Old Master Yuan introduced a person, the two women would bow slightly.
When Old Master Yuan introduced Yuan Liwen, he did not point out that she was actually Yuan Zewei's biological granddaughter, and when he introduced Yuan Lixun, he also did not point out that she was Yuan Zhencheng's daughter.
Since that was the case, He Yiming was so happy that he was confused, so he smiled and greeted them.
Although Old Master Yuan directly called He Yiming by his name, his tone was so respectful that it did not sound like he was an elder at all. However, his way of doing things was just right to express his closeness, goodwill, and respect for He Yiming. In terms of receiving people, Old Master Yuan, who was close to 80 years old, was indeed very good at it.
After chatting for a while in the hall, Old Master Yuan had a cheerful and kind expression. After a while, he stood up and said, "I'm old, and I'm a little tired, so I'll go down and rest for a while. You two entertain them on my behalf. "
After Old Master Yuan left, He Yi Tian coughed lightly and said, "Sixth Brother, I still have some matters to discuss with Miss Liwen, so I'll leave first."
Yuan Liwen's face immediately turned red, and her expression seemed to be somewhat restrained and uneasy, but the red at the corner of her eyes and brows had a soul-stirring beauty.
He Yiming was also slightly startled. His big brother had always been steady, but his behavior today gave him a strange feeling.
He coughed lightly and said, "Big Brother, this little brother has something to ask you, is that alright?"
He Yi Tian hesitated and said, "Alright." He turned around and said, "Two Misses, please sit for a moment, us brothers will come immediately."
The two of them walked out of the room side by side, and chatted in front of Old Master Yuan's courtyard.
Although this was not their home, many of the Yuan family's servants knew their identity. When they saw them, they all bowed from afar, and did not dare to come forward to interrogate or expel them.
"Big Brother, you seem to have changed a little." He Yiming said seriously, "You're not like yourself anymore."
He Yi Tian's expression changed slightly, and he said, "Sixth Brother, I know I was reckless, and I've caused trouble for you."
He Yiming shook his head with a headache and said, "Big Brother, we're brothers, so why are you still saying this? Besides, this may not be trouble for me. It's just that your mentality seems to be wrong, and this isn't a good thing. "
He Yi Tian muttered to himself, and after a while, he smiled bitterly and said, "Sixth Brother, you're still young, and there are some things you don't understand."
"What do I not understand?" He Yiming said unhappily.
He Yi Tian's smile became even more bitter, and he said, "Sixth Brother, if there's a day when you see a woman, and you suddenly realize that all of your eyes are involuntarily cast on her, and your mind is filled with her beautiful figure, and your heart is filled with her name, then you'll understand how I feel."
He Yiming looked at his big brother dumbfoundedly. He knew that his big brother seemed to have fallen in love with that woman at first sight, but it was amazing that he was infatuated to this extent.
He could not help but look at the hall, where the two ladies were sitting, and they seemed to be whispering to each other.
With his eyesight, he was naturally able to clearly see every move of the two people inside. However, no matter how he looked at it, Yuan Liwen was just a woman above average, and it was almost unimaginable that such a person could actually infatuate his big brother to this extent in just a few short encounters.
He smiled bitterly, and perhaps it would only make sense to use an ill-fated relationship to explain this relationship.
However, in his heart, he was very doubtful whether he would ever meet such a woman …
Probably, it would never happen. Because what he truly pursued was the supreme and endless Martial Dao.
However, although he did not understand this feeling, since his big brother had already spoken his mind, then he knew what decision he should make.
"Big Brother, even if you marry Yuan Liwen, you can't neglect sister-in-law." He Yiming sighed softly, and said, "Yitao told me that sister-in-law is very virtuous after marrying into the family, and Yitao and Yiling like her very much."
He Yi Tian's eyes instantly lit up, and he knew that since his sixth brother had already agreed, then this matter would definitely be settled.
Although He Quanxin was strict, with Yi Ming's current status, as long as he didn't suggest something as heaven-defying as burning down the entire He Clan Manor, He Quanxin probably wouldn't object.
He Yiming bowed deeply to him, and said softly, "Thank you."
Although these two words were very soft, they fully expressed the gratitude in his heart.
He Yiming shuddered, and he knew that the more grateful his big brother was, the more important Yuan Liwen was to him. He did not know if it was a blessing or a curse for his big brother and the He Family to bring such a woman into the family.
However, things had already come to this, and if he still objected, he was afraid that his brothers would immediately turn against each other.
He Yiming sighed softly, and he would rather fight 300 rounds with Lv Xinwen at this moment than get involved in this matter.
After the two of them finished their conversation, they naturally walked into the main hall.
He Yiming's face was full of smiles, and in front of them, he did not care about anything and grabbed Yuan Liwen's hand. Although Yuan Liwen's face was flushed, she did not struggle and just let him hold her hand as they left the main hall.
He Yiming and He Yiming left the main hall and went to the backyard.
There were many plum blossoms planted here, and it was the old man's place to admire the plum blossoms in winter. In the center, there was a pavilion and some rockery, and it felt like they had entered a fairyland.
"Liwen, our matter is done," He Yiming said softly.
Yuan Liwen was silent for a while, and her soft voice slowly sounded, "Young Master He, yesterday you said that it was very difficult to pass your father's test, why are you so sure today?"
He Yiming laughed and said, "If I went alone, of course, I would not be able to pass my father's test. However, with Sixth Brother, even if my father is unwilling, he will not refute Sixth Brother's face. "
Yuan Liwen's eyes lit up, and she said, "Sixth Young Master is the Xiantian expert from the He Family who defeated Bloody Butcher Lv Xinwen?"
"That's right, it's Sixth Brother," He Yiming said proudly.
Yuan Liwen seemed to be relieved, and she said, "Since Sixth Young Master is willing to vouch for me, Liwen is not dissatisfied. From today onwards, Liwen will serve Young Master with all my heart, and I only hope that Young Master will not humiliate the first branch for Liwen's sake. "
He Yiming stood still, and he said loudly, "Don't worry, as long as I, He Yiming, am alive, I will definitely fulfill my promise today."
Yuan Liwen lowered her head, and a trace of sadness and helplessness flashed across her beautiful face. There was also some resentment.
However, in her mind, she immediately thought of five days ago, when her parents brought her in front of Second Grandpa with fear and trepidation.
And the words Second Grandpa said to her were so chilling.
"Liwen, although Big Brother colluded with outsiders and failed to obtain the position of Family Head, he is still a member of our Yuan Family. Big Brother and I have the same mother, and we grew up together. We also went up the mountain to dig out bird nests, went down the river to fight water battles, and hid each other's misdeeds in front of our parents. We also had intimate days. " The old man sighed, and the wrinkles on his face seemed to have increased, "But after we became adults, for the position of Family Head, we became estranged, and in the end, we fought against each other. Now that Big Brother has passed away, I naturally have to ensure that his bloodline is passed down. But when I'm alive, your first branch naturally won't dare to humiliate me, but if I passes away, with Zhen Xin's temperament, he will definitely do everything possible to make things difficult for you. At that time, it will be the end of your first branch … "
"If you want your parents and siblings to live the same life as before, then you can only think of ways to stay by He Yiming's side. As long as you can stay by his side, as long as you can please him. Then I can guarantee you, as long as Zhen Xin is the head of the family, with his temperament, he will definitely not touch your first branch. Although he won't give you any power, at least he can ensure that your first branch doesn't lack money, and you can be a rich man. In fact, not being involved in the family's trivial matters is not necessarily a bad thing … "
"I think that although He Yiming is not as talented as He Yiming, he is also a calm person. If you can gain his recognition, you will have a good home …"
"I is already old, even if he can hold on, he can't hold on for more than a few years. Think about it carefully …"
Thinking of the chilling intent behind her second grandpa's pleasant words, Yuan Liwen would forever remember that night's conversation.
She could even see the pleading in the helpless eyes of her parents and siblings. But what made her sad was that she couldn't find any grief or anger in their eyes, nor could she see any strength. Only the restlessness and uneasiness after thinking about the past and the future.
It seemed that the moment Yuan Zewei died, the spirit of the first branch had been broken and completely obliterated.
She lowered her head even more, and the sadness in her eyes gradually faded, hiding it deep in her eyes. Perhaps, in this lifetime, no one would be able to read her feelings.
"Liwen, what's wrong? Aren't you happy? "
"No, I'm very happy, really, I, am, very, very, happy …"
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In the hall, He Yiming frowned, as if there was something difficult to solve.
After He Yiming took the beauty's hand and walked out, the atmosphere in the hall was a little heavy. Before He Yiming spoke, Yuan Lixun did not dare to speak.
Of course, she knew that the identity of the person opposite her was far from that of an ordinary aristocratic family. In the first meeting, she did not dare to leave a bad impression on him.
After a long time, He Yiming still could not find any topic to talk about. He picked up the teacup on the table and drank it in one gulp.
He was indeed a strong man, but his experience in dealing with women was infinitely close to zero.
In his sixteen years of life, he had been in contact with the practice of inner strength since he was five years old. Until today, other than with his mother and the two sisters, Yiling and Yilong, he had never been in the same room with any other woman.
Yuan Lixun stood up, picked up the teapot on the table, and gently refilled his teacup with tea.
He Yiming looked at her in surprise. This was the first time he had enjoyed such treatment.
In the He family manor, if he wanted to drink tea, no one would do it for him except for himself. As for He Wude and the others, after they came to the courtyard where he lived, they always enjoyed the treatment of tea leaves soaked in cold water.
After hesitating for a moment, He Yiming picked up the teacup and drank it in one gulp again.
He did not know what kind of tea was in it. After drinking it, he did not feel anything at all.
Good tea and bad tea were the same. He never cared about such details, but the feeling at this moment seemed … not bad.
Yuan Lixun's face seemed to always carry a trace of a smile. His first impression of this seemingly innocent young girl was not difficult to accept.
Yuan Lixun poured the tea from the teapot into the teacup again. This made He Yiming a little stunned. Could it be that he wanted to continue drinking?
At this moment, a slight noise came from outside.
This noise was actually very far away, almost coming from the entrance of the manor.
Even under normal circumstances, He Yiming would not pay attention to it. But in this environment, his mind was more focused. His ears naturally began to pick up the sounds outside.
His ears twitched slightly. He could already hear the words "Master is back, Old Master He is back" from the clamor, as well as the greetings of many people.
He immediately knew that Yuan Zhencheng and He Quanxin, who had gone to deal with the aftermath, had finally returned. (To be continued, if you want to know what happened, please go to www.qidian.com. Support the author, support the original reading!)
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