The Sacred Leaves Family's Wishes for Peace-Chapter 162: Too Much of a Thing

"A marriage contract?"

Summoned by his father and uncles, Yun Yan Tian was taken aback when he learned that a marriage agreement had been arranged between him and Bai Li Mo Xue.

"Indeed. Last night, during the banquet, your father, your uncles, and I discussed it thoroughly with Bai Li Senior.

Look, your father is still holding the contract in his hands!" Yun Yun Yang said with a smile.

"This..."

Yun Yan Tian felt a wave of unease as he recalled the previous evening’s banquet, where the elders had drunk themselves into a stupor.

To arrange a marriage in such a state—wasn’t that far too careless?

"What? Are you unhappy with Bai Li Miss?" Yun Yun Yue asked, raising an eyebrow and smirking slightly.

"No... it’s just that, Father, Uncle, you were all thoroughly drunk last night. A marriage arranged under such circumstances—can it truly hold weight?"

"The words are written clearly in black and white. How can it not hold weight?" Yun Yun Yue retorted, patting the contract in his hand.

"But what about Bai Li Senior’s side..."

"This morning, when we bid him farewell, he did not express any intention of rescinding the agreement," Yun Yun Yang replied calmly.

He knew full well that Bai Li Senior had come with the intention of forming this alliance through marriage.

The entire notion of a "drunken agreement" was merely a pretense, part of an unspoken understanding between the two sides.

"Uncle..."

"Enough! Stop with your endless questions. How did I end up with such a son?" Yun Yun Yue said, feigning exasperation. "This matter has already been decided by your father and all your uncles. There’s no need for you to worry about anything.

Just prepare yourself to welcome Bai Li Miss into our family as your wife. Give me a fat grandson or granddaughter as soon as possible! Better yet, follow your brother Yan Song’s example and have twins!"

"Father, isn’t it a bit early to be saying such things?"

"You little—"

Yun Yun Yue, frustrated by his son’s reluctance, removed his shoe and lunged at him, clearly intending to deliver a lesson. Startled, Yun Yan Tian grabbed the marriage contract and fled.

"You rascal! Lucky you ran fast enough!"

Watching his son’s retreating figure, Yun Yun Yue huffed, putting his shoe back on with a sigh of mock annoyance.

"Big Brother, about the Hundred Clans Assembly..."

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Once Yan Tian was out of sight, Yun Yun Yue turned back to Yun Yun Yang, his tone now serious.

"Since Bai Li Senior personally visited and mentioned the assembly, it would be inappropriate for us not to participate," Yun Yun Yang said thoughtfully.

"Very well. I’ll speak to that rascal later and have Shuang’er prepare as well.

As for the tasks of crafting and alchemy, we’ll leave those to Xuan’er for now.

The matters of the spiritual fields can be entrusted to Wen Yu and Wen Run," Yun Yun Yue said decisively.

In the courtyard, Yun Yan Shui, Yun Yan Shuang, and the other younger members of the Yun Clan had gathered around Yun Yan Tian, all wearing mischievous smiles.

They quickly snatched the marriage contract from his hands, their faces lighting up as they read the neatly written agreement.

"Hehe! Yan Tian Brother, didn’t I say that Bai Li Sister would become my sister-in-law?"

"Although I only spent a day with Bai Li Sister, I think she’s wonderful. Yan Tian Brother, you must treat her well when you marry her," Yun Yan Shuang said with a grin.

"Our elders really know how to get things done. Just one banquet, and they’ve sealed the deal!"

Yun Yan Bai, holding his child in his arms, looked at the contract with an approving nod.

"When I cour—uh, chased after Qin Yue, it took me quite a while. But Yan Tian Brother just meets Bai Li Miss once, and the elders handle everything so smoothly!"

"Enough teasing! This whole thing happened because my father and uncles got drunk and made a hasty decision.

I don’t even know what Bai Li Miss thinks about all this. How could such a marriage work?" Yun Yan Tian said, clearly frustrated by the relentless jests of his siblings.

"Yan Tian Brother, tell me honestly—do you like Bai Li Sister?"

For once, Yun Yan Shui dropped his usual playful demeanor and placed a firm hand on Yan Tian’s shoulder, his tone serious.

"She’s... not bad. Spending time with her feels natural and relaxing," Yun Yan Tian admitted after a moment of reflection, recalling their easy conversation from the previous night.

Simply feeling relaxed in her presence—was there something more? Was it a budding affection, or even the stirrings of love? Yun Yan Tian couldn’t say for sure.

"If you like her, say you like her. If you don’t, say you don’t. What is this ’she’s alright’ nonsense?"

"Fine... I like her," Yun Yan Tian admitted reluctantly.

"That doesn’t sound very convincing," Yun Yan Shui quipped, his brow arched.

"I’ve only met her once! Wouldn’t it be too rash to claim I like her?" Yan Tian shot back, glaring at his younger brother.

"Fair point," Yun Yan Shui conceded with a nod.

"Ah, but when it comes to matters of love, I’m the expert here! When I first met Qin Yue, I knew in an instant she had to be my wife. I couldn’t stop thinking about her—it was as if fate itself demanded we spend our lives together, raising a brood of big, chubby sons!

Yan Tian Brother, if you had even a fleeting thought like that when you saw Bai Li Miss, then trust me—that’s love!"

Holding the swaddled Yun Wen Yuan in his arms, Yun Yan Bai spoke with an air of authority, though his words earned him an amused yet exasperated glance from his wife, Qin Yue.

She stomped lightly on his foot. "Leave your elder brother and Bai Li Miss’s affairs to them. Who asked for your input?"

Wincing in pain, Yun Yan Bai hopped on one foot and sighed. "I was just trying to help him figure out his feelings!"

"Actually, I think Yan Tian Brother does like Bai Li Miss, and I’m fairly certain she feels the same about him," Yun Yan Shuang chimed in, her tone teasing but her gaze sincere.

"Of course, if you’re unsure about her feelings, you could always ask her directly!"

"I don’t even know where she is right now," Yun Yan Tian replied with a helpless shake of his head.

"That’s not true. She said she would participate in the Hundred Clans Assembly!"

"There you go. I’ll accompany you to the assembly. Maybe we’ll see Bai Li Miss there!"

"The decision to attend hasn’t been finalized by Uncle and Father yet," Yan Tian said with a sigh.

"You’ll go! You must go! You’ll fight for our Yun Clan’s honor, make a name for yourself, and while you’re at it, see my future daughter-in-law!"

A voice rang out from a distance.

"Father?"

"Second Uncle!"

Yun Yan Shui and the others turned with bright smiles to greet Yun Yun Yue, who raised a hand to signal them to sit down.

Taking the baby from Yun Yan Bai’s arms, he doted on his grandson with a loving gaze.

"Father, you’re giving me permission to attend the Hundred Clans Assembly?" Yun Yan Tian asked.

"Indeed. Your uncle and I have agreed. Shuang’er will accompany you as well," Yun Yun Yue confirmed.

"Understood," Yun Yan Tian replied with a slight bow.

Yulin County, Wang Clan Ancestral Grounds

"In recent days, the family has sent remnants of cultivation techniques and Dao arts to the Su Clan, along with scattered spirit stones.

Additionally, two loose cultivators with minimal ties to the Wang Clan have been stationed there.

Their tasks are twofold: to monitor the Su Clan’s progress and to nurture their spiritual root descendants. With time, the Su Clan could rise to become a proxy force to counterbalance the Yun Cang Yun Clan," Wang Chong Tian reported meticulously.

Wang Qing Shan nodded in approval, his sharp gaze shifting to Wang Li Yuan, who sat nearby.

"Li Yuan, have you reached the ninth level of the Embryo Breath stage?"

"Yes, Ancestor."

"Excellent. At the upcoming Hundred Clans Assembly, you must showcase the Wang Clan’s strength.

With your cultivation and mastery of sword intent, none among the younger generation’s spiritual root descendants will be your equal."

"Grandson will not fail. I will lead our Wang Clan to claim victory at the Hundred Clans Assembly," Wang Li Yuan replied confidently.

"What of the rogue cultivator who stole your Myriad Pill Furnace? Have your men uncovered anything?"

"No. The rogue seems to have vanished without a trace.

Despite all efforts, the search yielded no clues, and the Three Great Families and Seven Clans have taken note of my activities. To avoid drawing undue attention, I have ordered my men to withdraw and halt the investigation."

"It appears that rogue cultivator may not be from the Yue Kingdom at all."

"Ancestor, do you suspect Wu Kingdom?"

"It’s a possibility, though I cannot say for certain. Let it rest for now. If an opportunity arises later, we’ll investigate further.

If not, it seems the Myriad Pill Furnace is simply not fated to remain with our Wang Clan."

"Lastly, there’s another matter. The Summer Clan of Tongshan seeks to mend relations with us and has proposed a marriage alliance."

"Oh? Who?"

"Bai Li Mo Xue."

"The Emperor’s daughter?"

"Indeed. Her mother is the legitimate daughter of the Summer Clan, and both sides have agreed to arrange a match between you and Bai Li Mo Xue."

"But would the Emperor agree? Bai Li Mo Xue is his most beloved daughter, and he has worked tirelessly to distance himself from the Three Great Families and the Seven Clans."

"The Emperor’s consent is irrelevant. The Summer Clan’s approval is all that matters.

At the Hundred Clans Assembly, make sure to approach Bai Li Mo Xue.

If you marry her, our Wang Clan will become imperial relatives and strengthen our ties with the Summer Clan.

This alliance will give us the leverage we need to stand against the Three Great Families in the future."

"As for your previous conflicts with Xia Chang Qing, let them go."

"Understood, Ancestor," Wang Li Yuan said with a respectful bow. Stay updated with novelbuddy