The Reborn Aristocrat's Daughter-Chapter 202 Precious Grandson (3)_1

When Situ Che held Situ Xin along with the Loo Family, the expressions on their faces softened considerably, and their usually aloof eyes filled with indulgence.

After Situ Che and Loo Jie coddled Situ Xin for a while, they were called upstairs by Old Master Situ and Old Master Loo.

Since Loo Jie and Situ Che had returned from training, Situ Xin knew that the time for Old Deng to leave for Xiangjiang was drawing near. Because of Situ Xin’s involvement, history had changed and Old Deng was still alive and well.

But precisely because history had changed, Situ Xin had no way of knowing what might happen during Old Deng’s trip to Xiangjiang. Yet, based on her own experiences and feelings, she could tell that Old Deng’s journey to Xiangjiang was fraught with crises.

Situ Xin had planned early on to accompany Old Deng to Xiangjiang. However, it was clear that Old Deng was aware of the dangers of the trip, so when Situ Xin had proposed joining him, he had categorically refused without leaving any room for negotiation.

Situ Xin also knew that if Old Deng disagreed, then her grandfather and maternal grandfather would even more so, hence after returning from Old Deng’s, she didn’t mention it to either her grandfather or maternal grandfather.

However, Situ Xin had not given up; she was determined to go to Xiangjiang with Old Deng. She knew that if anything happened to Old Deng on this trip, it would have a significant impact on the politics of Country H, especially for the Situ Family, the Loo Family, and the Xiao Family.

Although the Situ, Loo, and Xiao families were currently powerful by standing with Old Deng, the opposing force was also not weak, always itching to make a move. If not for Old Deng holding the fort, the other side would have acted long ago. free𝑤ebnovel.com

Though Situ Xin was confident that if the other side made a move, their Situ Family, Loo Family, and Xiao Family, combined with the forces under her command, could still stand firm in Capital City, she knew such an outcome would come at a great cost to the three families.

Moreover, she feared that her current power was not yet solid enough. She dreaded that, perchance, if her family members were to face any mishaps, she would live to regret it profoundly. Therefore, without absolute assurance and substantial power to guarantee her family’s absolute safety, she dared not take the risk. Thus, she would not let anything happen to Old Deng or allow the currently stable situation to change.

So, after Situ Che and Loo Jie went upstairs with Old Master Situ and Old Master Loo, Situ Xin started pondering her next move.

"Baibai, what do you think I should do to go to Xiangjiang with Brother Che and the others?" Situ Xin hugged Baibai and stroked its soft fur as she asked.

Baibai did not like having its fur stroked by others, but if it was Situ Xin, its owner, it would reluctantly accept it: "Master, let me think."

Baibai nestled in Situ Xin’s embrace, pondering earnestly. "Eh, Master, don’t you have me, Baibai? You can easily go anywhere you want with me carrying you. Wherever you wish to go, Baibai can whisk you there in no time," Baibai said, looking at Situ Xin with tiger eyes, a face full of self-assurance.

"Ah, Baibai, that won’t work. I need to accompany Brother Che, Brother Jie, and Grandpa Deng to ensure their safety," Situ Xin said as she stroked Baibai’s fur. "I fear that someone might secretly plot against them."

"Then, let me think again," Baibai replied. Although it was a Divine Beast, it was not well-versed in the complexities of human social interactions. If it were simply a matter of disliking someone, it would have opted for a direct confrontation with its claws.

Situ Xin and Baibai had not come up with a good plan that would gain the approval of her grandfather and maternal grandfather by the time they emerged from the study.

Xiao Family

Old Master Xiao realized that his grandson, Xiao Muli, had been out of sorts since returning from a class reunion. He seemed preoccupied with heavy thoughts. "Muli, what’s been bothering you lately? Have you encountered some trouble?" Old Master Xiao, seeing the furrowed brows on his usually impassive grandson’s face, could not refrain from asking.

Xiao Muli had been caught up in a mental struggle and had not even noticed his grandfather. Old Master Xiao’s voice brought him back to reality. "Grandpa, you’re back," said Xiao Muli, who had not heard his grandfather’s question at all.

"Yes, Muli, what were you thinking about just now? You were so absorbed that you didn’t hear me speak," said Old Master Xiao as he sat down opposite Xiao Muli, looking ready for a serious conversation.

Xiao Muli, realizing he could not slip past the issue this time and actually needing advice, decided to reveal his thoughts. "Grandpa, there is something I need to discuss with you." After a pause, Xiao Muli mustered his resolve and said, "Grandpa, I’m considering entering the family’s succession selection."

"What? You want to enter the succession selection for the family head? Muli, what made you think of that?" Old Master Xiao was taken aback by Xiao Muli’s words; it was a surprise, although not a huge one. "Muli, you must understand what our Xiao Family is like and the responsibilities that come with being the Patriarch Xiao," Old Master Xiao was not so much concerned about his grandson not being selected as he was about Xiao Muli’s current skills and his previous assessment within the family, which gave him a significant chance of becoming the Family Head. Nonetheless, Old Master Xiao did not want his grandson to take on the position within the family.

"Grandpa, I’m aware of the position of Patriarch Xiao and the responsibilities it entails. But grandpa, it’s precisely because of those responsibilities that I want to participate in the selection," explained Xiao Muli, addressing his grandfather’s worries. From a young age, his grandfather had told him that he did not want their branch of the family to bear such heavy responsibilities.

"You understand, yet you still..." Old Master Xiao believed he understood his grandson well, but he couldn’t grasp what his grandson was truly thinking on this matter.

"Grandpa, it is precisely because the responsibilities of the Family Head are significant that the power in one’s hands is greater," Xiao Muli looked up at Old Master Xiao, speaking earnestly.