While everyone was guessing at his identity, Su 'Er, who had been silent the entire time, suddenly trembled as if she had been electrocuted. She suddenly raised her head and looked at the white figure standing at the back of the hall. In just an instant, her dim eyes became hazy, and it was as if tears were about to fall out of her eyes.
His voice and his figure … she would never mistake him for someone else. At that moment, she felt as if she was in a dream, and everything seemed so illusory and beautiful …
He's here … He's really here … It's just like a scene from a dream. He's here on this day …
Everyone's attention was on the man in white, and no one noticed Su 'Er's reaction. Regardless of who this man in white was, his words were undoubtedly a wet blanket. Su Hong Cheng's face darkened, but he still maintained his composure. After all, he had taken the initiative to ask if anyone had any objections. Now that there really was someone who had objections, he couldn't just tear off his face and fly into a rage. He calmly said, "Oh? Haha, I wonder if this young friend has any different views on the matter between my daughter and Xue Yi? Please feel free to speak … Also, I'm getting on in years and my memory isn't too good. I actually can't recall this young friend's name. I wonder which clan you're from? "
Su Hong Cheng spoke politely, almost too politely. However, as long as one wasn't an idiot, they could tell from his politeness that he was suppressing his anger.
Hearing his words, Ling Chen grinned and looked straight ahead. Half of his face was still hidden under the peaked cap … wearing a peaked cap on a white robe was indeed quite strange, and Chao Ying and Chao Xi couldn't help but laugh out loud. He slowly said, "My identity isn't worth mentioning, so I won't say it. If Mayor Su is interested, you'll find out soon. As for the engagement between your daughter, Su 'Er, and the Xuanyuan family's Xuanyuan Xue Yi, I do have some things to say …"
Speaking to there, everyone's expressions changed. Most of them were thinking … that this young man was crazy! What sort of existence was the Xuanyuan family? What kind of existence was the Su family? The two families were now a perfect match. Not to mention the fact that both families had agreed to it, the man and the woman were a perfect match. Even if one was as beautiful as a fairy and the other as ugly as a pig, with the strength and resources of both families, who in the whole of Hua Xia would dare to say anything? Even the Long Family would not be willing to say anything that would spoil the mood.
And this unknown young man … Did he know what he was doing?!
At this moment, even if this young man spoke of great principles that were extravagant, orderly, and logical to the point that even a god would be unable to refute him, he would still have offended two enormous clans, the Su Clan and Xuanyuan Clan. As a result, he would definitely have to bear the consequences.
Evidently, the man in white didn't realise this, and continued to speak, "Princess Su 'Er is quiet and graceful, and can even outshine the moon and put flowers to shame. She looks like a fairy, and her personality is obedient and gentle. She's also very kind, and although she was born in a rich and powerful family, she doesn't have any of the arrogance of a rich and powerful family. She doesn't have any evil thoughts, and would rather injure herself than harm anyone else. This sort of girl is like the incarnation of an angel. I'm sure that in all of Hua Xia, there aren't many girls as perfect as princess Su 'Er. Which man wouldn't like a girl like her? For Xuanyuan Xue Yi to fall in love with princess Su 'Er is completely normal. "
This sort of praise caused Su 'Er to once again lower her head. Her face, which was originally red from nervousness and excitement, became even redder. This was especially so when he said' which man wouldn't like a girl like her '. This caused her heart to beat rapidly, as if there was a rabbit in it.
Su Hong Cheng, who had a belly full of anger, unknowingly calmed down. Hearing someone praise his daughter like this, which father wouldn't be secretly delighted? Su Yi Cheng, whose expression had darkened, suddenly felt that this young man was more pleasing to the eye … That's right! My niece is just that outstanding! This brat was absolutely right!
Ling Chen continued to speak, "This sort of girl is a beautiful sight. I'm sure that her family treats her like the most precious pearl in the world. This sort of girl should have the best, most perfect husband. I'm sure that's Mayor Su's greatest wish, right? "
"Of course! Which father doesn't want their daughter to be happy for the rest of her life? "Su Hong Cheng nodded as he spoke. His voice was no longer as oppressive as before.
Ling Chen pulled down his hat as his voice became gentler, "Since it's like that, shouldn't we be more careful about something as big as an engagement?"
Su Hong Cheng raised his eyebrows as he said, "Of course we need to be careful about this engagement! A few years ago, brother Xuanyuan and I were already interested. The Xuanyuan family's background goes without saying, and Xuanyuan Xue Yi is incredibly outstanding in all aspects. Moreover, the two of us are in love with each other, so we've both agreed to this engagement. What else do we need to be careful about? "
Everyone inwardly nodded. Xuanyuan Xue Yi was one of the best in all aspects, and apart from Long Tian Yun, no one in Beijing's younger generation could compare to him. Adding on the fact that he was deeply in love with Su 'Er, and had even made such a vow in front of so many people, it could be seen how deeply in love he was. What was there to be careful about? Could it be that after a few more years, Xuanyuan Xue Yi would fall in love with another woman? At that time, it would be too late for regrets.
"Hah …" Ling Chen laughed as he slowly said, "The two of them are in love with each other? How come I can't tell? They've both agreed to this engagement? Xuanyuan Xue Yi happily agreed, but as for princess Su 'Er … did anyone hear her personally agree to this engagement? Just then, I heard Mayor Su say the word 'agree' on behalf of Princess Su 'Er, and not Princess Su' Er herself. Mayor Su, are you sure that your daughter is willing to marry Xuanyuan Xue Yi? "
"Preposterous!" Su Hong Cheng became furious, "Do you think you know my daughter's thoughts better than me? If my daughter didn't agree to this, how could I make her marry someone she doesn't like? "
"Is that so?" Ling Chen smiled as he lowered his voice. However, he wasn't talking to Su Hong Cheng, but to Su 'Er as he softly said, "Princess Su' Er, your father said that you and Xuanyuan Xue Yi are in love, and that you're willing to marry Xuanyuan Xue Yi … are you really willing? We want to hear what you really think, and not have your father answer for you and take it for granted that it is what you think. We hope that you can honestly tell us whether you're willing or not … I know that your personality is soft, and you're not good at resisting, especially towards your family. You'd rather be hurt than go against them. Perhaps you think that you're making them happy because you've been wronged, but you're completely wrong. Have you ever thought, if you marry someone you don't like, then, will you be happy in this life? Would your family be happy if they knew that you weren't happy? And your friends, your good sisters, will they be happy? "
"Your family and true friends all want you to be happy for the rest of your life. Only if you're happy will they be happy. If you go against your will, not only will it not be good for them, but it will also harm yourself and them. This is especially so for your marriage. It will be a wound that you won't be able to forget for the rest of your life. As such, you need to bravely say what you truly think … for yourself, for your family, for your friends … and for the person you truly like … as well as for someone who likes Su 'Er … "
Su 'Er's eyes trembled. Ling Chen's words had caused her to become more vigilant. This was especially so for the last sentence, which caused her heart to beat many times faster.
And his appearance, his existence, gave her endless courage.
She raised her head and looked at Ling Chen for a while before turning to her father and speaking in a very serious tone, "Dad … I … I've only met Xuanyuan Xue Yi a few times, and we haven't spoken much. I don't like him at all … and I don't want to marry him. Dad … Uncle … I'm sorry …"
After saying these words, Su 'Er suddenly felt her entire body relax. It was as if the boulder that had been weighing down on her heart had been lifted, and all of her nervousness, worries, and worries had completely disappeared. At that moment, she felt that she had never felt so relaxed in her entire life.
Su 'Er's words were very gentle and slow, but it was like a muffled clap of thunder in the hall. The entire hall fell silent, and everyone's expressions were incredibly marvelous.
Su 'Er's words … clearly meant that she was rejecting this engagement!
If this rejection had been before today, everything would have been easy. Even if Su Hong Cheng didn't want to follow Su 'Er's wishes, he would have waited for her to think things through before holding the banquet. Or perhaps he would have followed her wishes and privately explained things to the Xuanyuan family, which would have left the matter unsettled. However, what was the current situation? This was the engagement banquet between the Su family and the Xuanyuan family, and all of the rich and powerful families of the Hua Xia family had gathered to bear witness … but now, what they were witnessing was not the completion of the engagement, but the Su family's princess' sudden rejection.
How could the Xuanyuan family, who had been rejected in front of so many rich and powerful families, stand down? Xuanyuan Xue Yi, who was the number one successor to the Xuanyuan family, had been rejected in front of so many people. What face would he have if news of this spread? Perhaps the entire Xuanyuan family would become a laughingstock for a long time because of this.
This was thousands of times more embarrassing than slapping the Xuanyuan family in front of so many people.
Moreover, the Su family, who had embarrassed the Xuanyuan family, would undoubtedly offend the Xuanyuan family. Even if the Xuanyuan family didn't immediately fall out with the Su family, and even if they didn't do anything, they would still be filled with resentment and anger.
Xuanyuan Sheng and Xuanyuan Xue Yi's expressions became incredibly unsightly, while Su Hong Cheng and Su Yi Cheng were completely dumbfounded. Their faces froze, and they were unable to say a single word.
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