The Sacred Leaves Family's Wishes for Peace-Chapter 93 Clearing Up Misunderstandings

The rain eased into a gentle drizzle as Sun Tianming, accompanied by his son Sun Fenglin and nephew Sun Fengli, approached Yun Yunyang at the Yun family estate.

"Brother Yunyang, I have heard of the passing of your elder. I have come to pay my respects and offer my condolences. Please accept my sympathies," Sun Tianming said, bowing deeply.

"We are grateful for your presence, Brother Tianming," Yun Yunyang replied courteously.

"As close neighbors, it is only proper," Sun Tianming said with a warm smile.

"I have also brought a small offering to express my condolences. Please accept it as a token of respect," he added, signaling his attendants to present the prepared gifts.

They carried bundles of fine ginseng, lingzhi mushrooms, and other valuable herbs. Additionally, there were chests filled with gold, silver, and jewels. While not directly useful for cultivation, these items held immense value for the Yun family’s mortal members.

"Brother Tianming, this is far too generous," Yun Yunyang said, making a show of declining the gifts, though he ultimately instructed his clan members to accept them.

"Please don’t say that. When my family faced trouble in the past, you came bearing gifts and support. It’s only fitting I return the gesture now," Sun Tianming said sincerely.

"Furthermore, I came today not just to offer my respects but to address another matter," he continued, his tone becoming serious.

"Oh? And what matter might that be?" Yun Yunyang asked, feigning ignorance.

"My son Fenglin and nephew Fengli recently joined your clan’s young cultivators in the mission to the Cloudy Outlands. I have since learned of their actions during the mission, which were utterly inappropriate.

Fenglin’s thoughtlessness and Fengli’s arrogance caused unnecessary discord. I have brought them here today so they may personally apologize to your family’s young cultivators," Sun Tianming said earnestly.

Turning to his son and nephew, he barked, "Fenglin, Fengli, step forward!"

Sun Fenglin approached Yun Yantian with a deep bow, his tone genuine and humble. "Brother Yantian, I deeply regret my poor judgment during the mission. Please forgive me. I hope we can put this matter behind us."

Following suit, Sun Fengli bowed as well, though his words carried less sincerity. "Brother Yantian, I apologize for my actions. I hope you can let bygones be bygones," he said, but his reluctant tone betrayed his true feelings.

"There’s no need for apologies," Yun Yantian said evenly. "I have already put the matter out of my mind."

Sun Fenglin let out a small sigh of relief. He knew Yun Yantian’s response was likely a formality, but it was a positive sign nonetheless.

"Thank you, Brother Yantian, for your magnanimity," Sun Fenglin said with a faint smile.

Yun Yunyang, observing the exchange, chuckled warmly and said, "Brother Tianming, rest assured. These are minor disputes among young ones, hardly worth dwelling on. They won’t affect the relationship between our two families."

Sun Tianming’s smile faltered for a moment as he caught the subtle barb in Yun Yunyang’s words. Still, he maintained his composure. "Brother Yunyang, you are indeed gracious."

After a brief pause, he shifted the conversation. "By the way, Brother Yunyang, does your clan have any eligible young members of marriageable age?"

Yun Yunyang raised an eyebrow, feigning surprise. "Why do you ask, Brother Tianming?"

"To be frank, my family has a young lady of suitable age who has yet to find a match. I thought it might be a good idea to form an alliance between our two families through marriage," Sun Tianming explained with a smile.

The proposal was clear—Sun Tianming was eyeing Yun Yantian as a potential match for his clan’s young lady.

Yun Yunyang’s gaze flicked to Yun Yantian, who stood silently by his side.

"Yantian, what do you think?" Yun Yunyang asked, giving his nephew the authority to decide.

Yun Yantian bowed slightly and replied, "Uncle, I appreciate the consideration, but for now, I wish to focus solely on my cultivation. Marriage is not something I am currently thinking about."

Sun Tianming’s face tightened momentarily before he sighed. "It seems the Sun family is not fated to form such a bond with the Yun family."

Yun Yunyang chuckled, trying to ease the tension. "Yantian speaks plainly, Brother Tianming. Please don’t take it to heart."

"Not at all, Brother Yunyang. It was presumptuous of me to suggest it," Sun Tianming said graciously, though his disappointment was evident.

"That said," Yun Yunyang added with a smile, "our clan still has three other young ones of suitable lineage. While they are not yet of marriageable age, perhaps they could be considered in the future."

Sun Tianming nodded, a glimmer of hope returning to his expression. "I would be honored to revisit this topic when the time is right."

The two patriarchs exchanged polite words, but beneath the surface, the conversation was laced with unspoken calculations and restrained tension.

Yun Yunyang looked at Sun Tianming, his expression calm yet warm. "Let me first consult with my three nephews and determine their thoughts. If they agree, we’ll proceed to establish a formal engagement. Once my nephew reaches the appropriate age, we’ll arrange for the marriage. How does that sound, Brother Tianming?"

"Haha! That would be perfect!" Sun Tianming said with a hearty laugh.

Though his family’s young lady was of decent appearance, she lacked a spiritual root and was an ordinary mortal. To marry her into the Yun family, especially to someone of Yun Yantian’s caliber, was an ambition that even Sun Tianming knew bordered on overreaching. His proposal was a gamble—a trial to see if it might succeed.

Hearing Yun Yunyang’s proposal to establish an engagement first and arrange the marriage later was beyond Sun Tianming’s expectations. Naturally, he was overjoyed.

"Brother Tianming, please come inside and take your seat. I’ll join you shortly," Yun Yunyang said after exchanging pleasantries. Your journey continues at novelbuddy

"Of course." Sun Tianming clasped his hands together in a respectful gesture before leading his son, nephew, and other family members into the Yun estate.

Inside the estate, the county magistrate, Lu Zizai, and other prominent figures, including Chang Yuan and Qin Yang, quickly approached Sun Tianming, engaging him in polite conversation.

Yun Yunyang, turning to his nephew, said, "Yantian, summon your third and fourth uncles. Tell them I’d like to discuss something with them."

With a flicker of movement, Yun Yantian disappeared into the estate, returning shortly with Yun Yunfeng and Yun Yunshan.

"Big Brother, what’s the matter?" Yun Yunfeng asked, his tone curious.

"Come, let’s sit under the old scholar’s tree. We can discuss it in peace," Yun Yunyang replied with a faint smile.

The three brothers made their way to the shaded area beneath the ancient tree where the blind elder resided. Offering the old man a respectful bow, they seated themselves around the stone table.

Meanwhile, Yun Yunrui had taken over the responsibility of welcoming guests.

"Earlier, Sun Tianming expressed his intention to form an alliance with our family through marriage. He proposed marrying one of their daughters to someone in our family. What are your thoughts?" Yun Yunyang asked directly.

Yun Yunshan frowned slightly. "Yansong and Yanbai are only eleven and ten years old, respectively. It’s too early for them to marry."

"Water—er, Yan Shui—is also quite young. He’s barely ten," Yun Yunshan added, referring to his son.

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His hesitation wasn’t just about age. Yun Yanshui, though a cultivator, had no visible spiritual roots. Marrying him off risked exposing his secret, which could lead to catastrophic consequences for the family.

"Haha, don’t worry," Yun Yunyang reassured with a chuckle. "It’s just an engagement for now. The marriage can wait until the appropriate age."

"Then let’s arrange it for Yansong," Yun Yunfeng suggested. "He’s already eleven, and in four years, he’ll be old enough. By then, our work on the spirit spring and the irrigation of the spiritual fields will also be complete. His marriage would coincide with a period of prosperity for the family—truly a double blessing."

"And you, Yunshan?" Yun Yunyang asked.

"I agree with Third Brother’s suggestion. Let’s arrange the engagement for Yansong and proceed with the marriage when he comes of age," Yun Yunshan replied after a moment’s thought.

"Good. Then it’s decided," Yun Yunyang said with a satisfied nod.

The three brothers rose, offering another bow to the blind elder. Before leaving, Yun Yunyang instructed a servant to bring fine wine and delicacies to the old man.

Back inside the estate, Yun Yunyang met Sun Tianming again.

After discussing the details, they formally agreed to the engagement between Sun Tianming’s granddaughter and Yun Yansong. Sun Tianming beamed with satisfaction, nodding enthusiastically.

As the sun began to set, casting golden hues across the Yun family estate, the sounds of rain had long faded, replaced by the murmurs of guests offering condolences and congratulations. This day marked both a somber farewell and a promising alliance between two families.