Luo Yuanxi and her mother were somewhat afraid when they saw Gu Qianying.
Luo Yuanxi hid behind her mother, not daring to look at Gu Qianying.
When Lord Luo saw the person entering, he also showed displeasure: "What are you doing here, woman? You are not welcome in our home. Steward De, see the guest out!"
Lord Luo turned his back with a flick of his sleeve.
He did not want to see Gu Qianying.
The steward stepped forward.
Gu Qianying swept a cold glance, and Steward De, who was about to step forward, froze in his tracks, not daring to approach.
Upon seeing Gu Qianying, Luo Yigang instinctively took a few steps back. He stood close to Lord Luo, facing Gu Qianying, and pointed at her nose: "Are you deaf, woman? My elder brother told you to leave. We Luo family members don't welcome you. Why are you still coming in?"
"Father, please calm down. Miss Gu saved my son and has now brought him home. You cannot treat her like this."
Luo Muchen stepped through the door and quickly explained upon entering.
Lord Luo turned around and looked at Luo Muchen.
He knew his son was not one to tell casual lies.
"Saved you? What happened to you outside? Are you injured? Let your mother have a look."
Lady Luo scurried over to Luo Muchen, her face full of concern. She grabbed Luo Muchen's arm, wanting to check for any injuries, but Luo Muchen refused: "Mother, don't worry, your son is fine."
Following this, Luo Muchen recounted the assassination attempt he had faced outside to the Luo couple.
In doing so, he omitted the fact that Gu Qianying had disguised herself as "Duan Xifeng" to participate in the medical competition.
He only spoke of his experiences.
After learning that their son had nearly been killed and was fortunately saved by Gu Qianying,
The Luo couple's attitude towards Gu Qianying shifted slightly.
Lady Luo brought some small pastries that children liked from the small kitchen and gave them all to young Yi Hao.
Young Yi Hao happily accepted them and held them in his arms.
Lord Luo also instructed the steward to first invite Miss Gu to take his son to rest, and that a banquet would be held later to express gratitude for Gu Qianying saving his son's life.
For now, he needed to handle some "family matters."
However... Gu Qianying did not leave.
After gently releasing young Yi Hao, she turned to face Luo Yuanxi and her mother: "What kind of play are you two putting on now? Coincidentally, I have nothing to do today, so I'll listen to your performance here."
As she spoke, Gu Qianying found a chair and sat down casually.
Young Yi Hao glanced at everyone present, chewed on the pastry in his mouth, and then ran out.
Children should not listen to adult matters!
Actually... he wanted to go play.
With Gu Qianying present, the Luo Yuanxi family became less casual and seemed somewhat nervous.
But the matter had already begun, and they could not end it so vaguely.
"Sister-in-law, Brother, have you considered this matter?"
"Naturally, if you agree, Muchen will have no objections. Muchen is a good child and always listens to his elder brother and sister-in-law."
Luo Yigang pressed on, praising Luo Muchen at the end of his words.
"This matter..."
As Lord Luo began to speak, Gu Qianying burst into laughter: "Oh, so you are all here today to force a marriage?"
Lord Luo's face turned ashen.
He hadn't even finished speaking!
So ill-bred!
Lady Luo beside him, dabbing her handkerchief, became thoughtful.
It would be good if someone supported this matter.
Luo Yuanxi was a good girl, and she didn't know if her son liked Yuanxi. If he did, it would be easy. But if he didn't, she didn't want to force her son.
And today, with her brother's family causing such a scene in the mansion, it was truly unsightly.
If this matter were to spread, outsiders would think that Yuanxi's hands were chopped off by her son!
At this moment, she was naturally displeased.
The word "forced marriage"
Luo Yuanxi's parents' faces immediately turned grim.
"How is it your place, an outsider, to meddle in the affairs of us Luo family members!"
Luo Yigang glared at Gu Qianying, and as he spoke, he kept hiding behind Lord Luo.
As if he was afraid Gu Qianying would attack him.
Gu Qianying smiled at him, her red lips slowly parting: "Luo Muchen is the man this sect leader intends to marry. From this day forward, his affairs and his family's affairs are considered this sect leader's affairs!"
Upon hearing this,
The Luo family members were stunned.
The steward and the servants present were dumbfounded.
What? The demoness who kills without blinking is going to marry into the Luo family?
This is... doom!
Luo Yuanxi cried out in anger. Her mother stood beside her, wiping her tears with a handkerchief: "Since ancient times, marriages have always been arranged by matchmakers and parental consent. You cannot simply declare you want to marry without fear of being ridiculed."
"Do I, a demon empress who kills without blinking, fear being ridiculed?"
Gu Qianying smiled.
"You..."
Madam Bai (Luo Yuanxi's mother) was left speechless by the retort.
"However... naturally, it is up to Young Master Luo to make the decision. If he says today that the person he wishes to marry is your daughter, I will leave on my own and will not disturb anyone else in your Luo family. Furthermore, I will present them with a generous wedding gift to celebrate their marriage."
"But if, today, Luo Muchen does not agree, none of you can force him. Anyone who dares to force him will be opposing me!"
As she said this, Gu Qianying scanned everyone present.
Her commanding presence, even while seated, instilled fear in those present who feared her.
The steward and many servants cowered and retreated.
Luo Yuanxi, supported by Madam Bai, looked at Luo Muchen with tear-filled eyes: "Muchen... for you, I can have my collateral lineage removed from the Luo clan registry. I can also lower my generation status and become an adopted daughter of a branch family. As long as you marry me, Muchen... Yuanxi has liked you since childhood and has always wanted to marry you. Although I am now incomplete without hands, the rest of me is still complete. Yuanxi can have children for you, many, many children. Will you marry me?"
Luo Yuanxi's tearful confession.
Caused Gu Qianying, sitting not far away, to frown and stand up.
Although she was not a good person, she had resorted to the underhanded tactic of breaking up a couple.
Seeing that Luo Yuanxi's feelings for Luo Muchen did not seem fake.
She felt it was time to leave.
Luo Muchen, to her, was merely a suitable candidate for young Yi Hao's father.
As for herself, she had never developed feelings for him.
Over the years, a vague male figure would occasionally appear in her mind.
And she believed this man had some kind of relationship with her.
Otherwise, why would she always dream of that man with the blurry figure over the years?
If this man had loved her and she couldn't remember him,
Then, if one day she remembered the man in her mind, and recalled every detail of their past together,
It would be unfair to Luo Muchen.
She did not want that.
She stood up, preparing to leave. As she passed by Luo Muchen,
Gu Qianying turned to look at him: "Seeing that your cousin is sincere towards you, if you like her, seize the opportunity."
Her slightly raised sleeve was suddenly tugged by someone behind her.
Gu Qianying turned back, meeting Luo Muchen's gentle gaze.
"You're leaving?" Luo Muchen asked.
"Otherwise... should I wait to watch you two show affection?"
Gu Qianying curved her red lips.
"I... I don't like her. Wait for me."
Saying this, Luo Muchen released Gu Qianying's sleeve.
He looked around, then found a wooden stick from a corner of the wall...