Last Totem Novel - Chapter 457
Chapter 457 Forced Marriage
Dr3716-5-19, afternoon.
The warm and comfortable sunshine of early summer penetrated through the towering ancient trees and sprinkled on the mottled stones. Waves of cicada cries echoed in the ancient mansion, and the green glazed tiles reflected a dazzling luster. Whenever a breeze blew by, the bamboo forest swayed, the shadows of trees whirled, and the faint fragrance of flowers, plants, and bamboo leaves poured into one’s face, refreshing one’s heart.
Under the shade of the trees, in the antique courtyard, a stone table and four stone stools formed a peaceful and peaceful picture.
This was a corner of Jinxin Town in the Far East Continent, the Mu Clan’s courtyard.
At this moment, the Mu Clan’s hall was filled with people, but the solemn atmosphere was far from the leisurely and comfortable atmosphere in the courtyard.
A middle-aged man with well-trimmed hair and beard, meticulously dressed, and a solemn gaze was sitting in the middle of the hall in the Grand Master’s chair. On his left was a young man with a straight appearance and a steady temperament. He looked about 27 or 28 years old and wore a silver-gray psionic power armor. The armor shone brightly, reflecting a faint figure. At this moment, the man was sitting upright, looking straight ahead with a serious expression.
On the opposite side of the man was a tall woman with a good appearance, charming eyebrows and eyes, but a hint of anger. Apart from these three people, there were dozens of middle-aged men and women sitting in the hall. They all looked at the ground quietly without making a sound.
“Bowen, I heard that you have already entered the late Fifth Order, right?” In the silence, the middle-aged man sitting in the middle smiled faintly. He turned his head and asked the young man. His name was Mu Baiyu. He was the chief of the Golden Horned Mu Clan. He was in his prime and had a very strong personality.
“Back to Uncle, Bowen will be ready to advance to Tier 6 in half a year.” The young man replied.
As soon as these words were spoken, they immediately caused quite a commotion. Everyone whispered to each other and whispered to each other. At this moment, Mu Baiyu swept his gaze over, and everyone immediately sat up straight, not daring to whisper another word.
Then, Mu Baiyu nodded his head and said “Okay” three times in a row. Then, he asked, “You are all from the same academy. Have you ever come into contact with each other before?”
“No!” Just as the young man was about to speak, he was stopped by the woman opposite him.
“Huh?” Mu Baiyu turned to look at the woman, his gaze extremely sharp. The latter’s face turned cold as he looked away.
“Qianhe is a celebrity in the academy. He is one of the top ten beauties in Egret Lake. He is not someone a nobody like me can recognize.” The young man hurriedly said.
“What? Ten Beauties?” Mu Baiyu frowned slightly and said in a deep voice, “Why don’t you study hard and make some public appearances? Are you worthy of your parents’ training?”
“Uncle, you misunderstood. This is a good news from the academy. It has nothing to do with Little Sister Qianhe.” The young man explained. His name was Jiang Bowen, a side branch of the Mu Jiao Jiang Clan. He was also studying at the Central Silver City Military Academy. Originally, he looked down on Mu Qianhe. This woman’s reputation in the academy was average. It was said that she had some intimate dealings with a few Silver City nobles. Later, she was abandoned by them. She was considered a worn-out shoe.
But since he thought the other party was a worn-out shoe, why was he still here?
Although Jiang Bowen’s family background was mediocre, he had always been the pride of his family and one of the best people in the surrounding circles. But when he reached the Western Continent, his pride was ruthlessly shattered. In the eyes of the Silver City nobles, he was just a commoner at the bottom. His outstanding talent had also dimmed in places where elites were gathered. Those who could reach the sixth rank before the age of thirty were the ones to be nurtured. He was a person who lacked talent, money, and power. He could only watch with eagerness as others ascended step by step, enjoying all their glory and wealth.
In the cruel environment, his mind gradually twisted. He hated people who were richer, more powerful, luckier, and more talented than him. At the same time, he disliked the commoners of the Far East who didn’t work hard and didn’t have talent, and he even despised the people of the Far East who flattered the nobles and worked for them. Actually, he had once lowered his head and desperately wanted to join the Temple or Notre Dame. This was because he could learn those ancient secret manuals and increase the efficiency of his cultivation. However, he had nothing to do with it. In addition, his personality was a little twisted, so there was no one willing to introduce him.
The Temple and Notre Dame were not people who had the ability to join. Especially for the civilians of the Far East, their audits were particularly strict.
The reason why he appeared here today and wanted to propose marriage to the Mu Clan was not because he liked Mu Qianhe, but because he liked her team. During this period of time, he had personally witnessed the rapid development of the Vermillion Bird Guild in the dark jungle. As long as he could marry Mu Qianhe back and secretly get rid of him in the future, he would be able to take over her property smoothly. Mu Qianhe was just an ordinary woman. She was like clouds and clouds with a powerful Psionic Adept like him. With his strength, he could get rid of her at any time.
In order to propose marriage this time, he had invested enough money to sell more than half of his guild and gave the Mu Clan’s Clan Master a gift of 2,000 gold coins.
As for Mu Baiyu, he secretly sold Mu Qianhe to Jiang Bowen. On the surface, Jiang Bowen was a top student of the Central Silver City Military Academy, a Tier 5 Psionic Adept, and a member of the Jiang Clan from the Wooden Horn of the Far East. No matter from any angle, he was a well-matched and happy karma.
Actually, Mu Qianhe didn’t lack money, but she always felt that this money was Tie Zha’s, so she couldn’t use it to help make up for this family. Moreover, she never expected that Mu Baiyu would have a private deal with Jiang Bowen.
“Bowen, you’re a good child” Mu Baiyu pressed down on Jiang Bowen’s hand and said, “If you don’t dislike Qianhe and promise to treat her kindly in the future, then this marriage …” He paused and said in an accentuated tone, “That’s settled.” Since ancient times, the marriages of the people of the Far East had been arranged by the elders of the clan. Juniors were not allowed to disobey them.
“I don’t agree!” As soon as he finished speaking, Mu Qianhe stood up angrily and shouted loudly.
“Qianhe” Mu Qianhe’s father hurriedly stood up and stopped him. Against the will of the Patriarch, it would be a great disgrace in the Far East, and one’s backbone would be broken by the clansmen.
Mu Baiyu smiled and said earnestly, “Qianhe, you have excellent talent and learning. You are a steady person, and you are suitable for age. You have great respect for your elders …” Cousin uncle believes that your marriage will definitely be happy and happy. Actually, Mu Baiyu wasn’t completely selling his niece. He had made a lot of considerations. Many people came to propose marriage and wanted to give him money, but Jiang Bowen was the best and most suitable among them. If it was those rich kids, no matter how much money they gave him, he would not agree. After all, he was the head of the family, so he couldn’t lose his prestige.
In his opinion, Jiang Bowen was from the Far East, and was also a member of the Wooden Horned Rhino Clan’s Wang Clan. Although he was only a side branch, he had excellent character and learning. He was humble, and his future was limitless. He had also sent people to inquire about Jiang Bowen. Whether it was his neighbors or his fellow disciples, they all praised Jiang Bowen. Only then did he accept the money and arrange a marriage.
Also, Mu Baiyu did not know about the development of Mu Qianhe, nor did he know the current size of the Vermillion Bird Guild. Mu Qianhe believed that the true owner of the Vermillion Bird Guild was Tie Zha, and had never mentioned it before.
“I don’t like him, and I don’t love him …” Mu Qianhe’s face was covered in frost as he said in a deep voice, “I will never marry him!” Even though she wasn’t very smart, she noticed a trace of disdain in Jiang Bowen’s eyes. Women are very sensitive to emotions. Not to mention that she already had someone in her heart, even if the other party was sincere, she still hated this kind of compulsive pursuit method, not to mention that she saw the other party’s contempt.
Mu Qianhe’s father’s expression changed drastically. He did not expect his daughter to dare to speak to the Patriarch like this. He immediately reprimanded loudly, “Qianhe! You are not allowed to speak to the elders like this!”
“Dad” Looking at his gray-tempered father, Mu Qianhe opened his mouth, but he was speechless.
“Young people now yearn for freedom of marriage. It’s understandable. Let the child consider it for himself.” Mu Baiyu looked at Mu Qianhe’s father and slowly said, “Sixteenth cousin, go back and persuade him.”
“Qianhe, please believe me. I will definitely treat you well. I will be filial to the elders and take responsibility for the family.” Jiang Bowen stood up and said sincerely. Then, he bowed to Mu Qianhe’s father and said, “Uncle, it was me who was rude. Sister Qianhe might not be mentally prepared for this and she might not understand me very well.” He sighed and said, “It doesn’t matter. I will wait until Sister Qianhe changes her mind …”
“Stop dreaming. I won’t marry you even if I die!” Mu Qianhe interrupted him and said sternly.
“Qianhe!” Mu Qianhe’s father was so angry that his entire body trembled as he watched his daughter roar in the hall. He raised his hand as if he wanted to fight, but he couldn’t. He stopped in mid-air. The cousin behind him hurriedly stepped forward to stop him and advise him.
“My daughter is old. She has her own ideas. Let her think about it.” “Give her some time …” “Qianhe is not stupid. He will accept it once he understands.” “Right, right, right. Don’t get angry.”
Seeing his old father get angry and thinking about how his parents had worked so hard to raise him and send her to school with half a lifetime’s hard-earned money, Mu Qianhe couldn’t help but burst into tears. She looked at Jiang Bowen with hatred and shook her hand forcefully. Just as she was about to turn around and leave, Mu Baiyu stopped her.
“Wait!” Mu Baiyu extended his hand towards Mu Qianhe and shouted.
“Qianhe is here.” Mu Qianhe nodded and said.
“Tell your cousin honestly, is there someone you want? If there really is, tell your cousin. If you are suitable, your cousin will fulfill your wish.” Mu Baiyu said kindly.
Hearing Mu Baiyu’s words, Jiang Bowen’s expression suddenly turned cold. A trace of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes, but in a flash, he quickly returned to normal.
“I…” Mu Qianhe hesitated for a while before finally biting. “No!” That person no longer wanted her, what else could she say? Moreover, even if he was here, would he be able to hold up the word “door-to-door match” in the eyes of the elders?
Either way, he was a refugee from Tieshan Town. He had no parents since childhood and lived by picking up garbage. Either that, he is a lofty knight of the wilderness, the lover of the Temple Princess, and she is only a mistress …
No! Was it Xiao Wu Xiao Liu, or was he abandoned …
After leaving the hall, Mu Qianhe, who had returned home, locked himself in his room and hugged his pillow and cried.
After a long time, she picked up the communicator and dialed a number.
“Dudu … Dudu … Dudu …”
“Roll …”
“Big sister, when are you coming back?” Just as he connected, Bai Xiaoyun’s voice came from the other side.
“Bai Xiaoyun, something has happened to me. Quickly ask Wang Hu to bring someone to save me.” Mu Qianhe said in a deep voice. From the day she returned, she had been imprisoned by invisible shackles.
“What is it?” Bai Xiaoyun hurriedly asked.
Mu Qianhe hesitated for a moment and said embarrassedly, “I’m trapped at home. They’re forcing me to get married …”
“How can this work!” Bai Xiaoyun was immediately shocked and hurriedly said, “Hold on, I’ll go find someone right away!”
“En, hurry up and go!” Mu Qianhe replied.