Novel Lived
Chapter 66: The Swan and the Toad
Chapter 66: The Swan and the Toad
Xiao Yan?!!
Upon hearing this name, Yun Yun, who was using the alias Yun Zhi, was suddenly taken aback.
Isnt that the fianc of her disciple, Nalan Yanran, who was engaged through a finger-pointing ceremony?
Recently, Nalan Yanran had been pestering her, hoping that she could send Elder Ge Ye on behalf of the Yun Lan (Misty Cloud) Sect to the Xiao Clan and annul the engagement. Yun Yun was not pleased with this request.
As a disciple, she had previously shown no interest in this marriage matter. However, now that Nalan Yanran had become a waste and had been accepted as her direct disciple, she wanted to go with the Yun Lan (Misty Cloud) Sect to dissolve the engagement. From an outsiders perspective, it seemed like the Yun Lan (Misty Cloud) Sect was taking advantage of their power.
But Nalan Yanran had repeatedly sworn to her that her desire to annul the engagement had nothing to do with whether the other party was a waste or not. It was simply because she already had someone she liked.
Even before joining the Yun Lan (Misty Cloud) Sect, Nalan Yanran had mentioned the idea of breaking off the engagement. However, at that time, Xiao Yan was still a renowned genius, and both her father and grandfather not only did not support her in breaking the engagement but also strongly opposed it.
It was only after Nalan Yanran became her direct disciple that she gained the confidence and opportunity to annul the engagement, but who would have thought that the other party would suddenly go from being a genius to a waste?
In other words, it was purely a coincidence.
Nalan Yanran herself knew that if she went with the Yun Lan (Misty Cloud) Sect to annul the engagement at this critical moment, it would undoubtedly be seen as looking down on the other party and using the Yun Lan (Misty Cloud) Sects power to pressurize them.
However, Yun Yun was worried that if she went alone to meet with Xiao Yan, the other party might not be willing to annul the engagement. Moreover, who knew if her unseen fianc would be able to recover his strength? If he continued to remain weak, wouldnt she be unable to annul the engagement indefinitely?
In the end, Nalan Yanran decided to make a prompt decision and resolve the matter as soon as possible, before more trouble arose.
After Nalan Yanrans persistent persuasion and assurance that she did not look down on the other party, Yun Yun reluctantly agreed to let Ge Ye accompany her to the Xiao Clan to annul the engagement. She even increased the gifts for the annulment as a compensation.
However, she never expected that Nalan Yanran would return with a joyful expression on her face, which displeased Yun Yun deeply.
With the power of the Yun Lan (Misty Cloud) Sect, you successfully annulled the engagement. Is that something to be so happy about?
Nalan Yanran had made such assurances to her before, leading her to believe that after the annulment, Nalan Yanran would at least feel heavy-hearted or guilty, understanding how much she had looked down on the other party, even if it wasnt her intention.
Yun Yun never expected that Nalan Yanran would be so openly and genuinely happy about it!
Immediately, Yun Yun decided to go back to the Xiao Clan with Nalan Yanran and restore the engagement! She wanted her disciple to understand that there are things that cannot be taken for granted just because of ones power!
Her mentor, Yun Shan, had taught her from a young age to be upright in her character and to do things without any sense of guilt. She should not treat other peoples pain as a bargaining chip for her own pleasure!
Just as Yun Yun was preparing to take action, Nalan Yanran excitedly ran up to her, completely oblivious to Yun Yuns displeased expression, and spoke.
Teacher! Ive found him!
Hmm? Yun Yun blinked, slightly confused about what Nalan Yanran was saying, and instinctively asked, Who did you find?
Its the boy I encountered before! I finally found him! He is my fianc, Xiao Yan!!!
Uh
Yun Yun was stunned for a while, taking a moment to process before looking at Ge Ye beside her and asking, What about the engagement? Was it annulled?
How could it be annulled? The Young Sect Mistress, as soon as he saw Xiao Yan, immediately demanded an immediate wedding at the Xiao Clan. We barely knew how to handle the situation.
Ge Ye shook his head with a bitter smile, and Yun Yuns mind became a tangled mess. She lightly touched her forehead with her jade-like hand.
Wait let me sort this out
After untangling her confused thoughts one by one, Yun Yun looked at Nalan Yanran and asked step by step.
Previously, you told me that you wanted to annul the engagement because you had someone you liked, but you didnt know his name, right?
Yes!
And then you went to the Xiao Clan to annul the engagement, only to find out that your fianc was the person you liked?
Yes!!
And then you demanded an immediate wedding on the spot?
Yes!!!
Looking at Nalan Yanrans joyful smile, Yun Yun couldnt help but feel overwhelmed. Her whole being felt dizzy, and she waved her hand lightly to Nalan Yanran.
You should go rest for now
Yes!
Watching Nalan Yanran happily skip away, Yun Yun was filled with question marks in her mind.
Originally, they were supposed to go and annul the engagement with the Yun Lan (Misty Cloud) Sect, so how did it turn into a forced wedding?
It would have been fine if the marriage was annulled. After all, the engagement was arranged by the elders, and they hadnt even met each other. Although it carried a slight sense of looking down on the other party at this critical moment, it could be forgotten as time passed. When the other party found their own good match, they would gradually forget about this matter.
But now, what was this all about? Her disciple, the Young Sect Mistress of the Yun Lan (Misty Cloud) Sect, went to the Xiao Clan and forced an immediate wedding upon the other party?
Nalan Yanrans feelings for Xiao Yan had reached the point where she wanted to get married immediately. However, this was only from her side, and it didnt mean that Xiao Yan was willing to marry her. Forcing someone to spend their whole life with a person they didnt want to be with would be a great misfortune
Yun Yun felt a headache coming on and looked at Ge Ye for the continuation of the story.
And then? Did he agree? Yun Yun asked, but before Ge Ye could answer, she raised her hand to stop him.
Sorry that was a foolish question.
If they demanded an immediate wedding, then Nalan Yanran wouldnt have come back if the other party agreed.
At this point, Ge Ye interjected with additional information.
That child tactfully refused the marriage repeatedly, but the Young Sect Mistress insisted persistently. I was afraid things would escalate, so I advised the Young Sect Mistress and Xiao Yan to make a three-year agreement. After three years, they will have a competition in the Yun Lan (Misty Cloud) Sect. If the Young Sect Mistress wins, they will immediately get married. If Xiao Yan wins, their engagement will be annulled, and all the gifts, as per the Young Sect Mistresss request, will remain with the Xiao Clan.
Yun Yun fell silent, her face filled with inner conflict.
Although she knew that a marriage should be based on the mutual willingness of both parties, she couldnt believe that Nalan Yanran, who possessed exceptional talent and was her personally taught disciple, the future sect master of the Yun Lan (Misty Cloud) Sect and the only daughter of the Nalan family, was rejected when she requested an immediate marriage by a mere waste from Wutan City.
Well Yun Yun rarely looked down on others because of their abilities, and she tried to avoid insulting others with her words.
But the disparity between Nalan Yanran and Xiao Yan was simply too vast, whether it was in terms of status, strength, or future prospects. Xiao Yan couldnt compare to Nalan Yanran in any aspect, yet he still rejected her request for an immediate marriage.
To put it bluntly, it was like feeding swan meat to a toad, only for the toad to spit it out directly.
At this moment, Yun Yun couldnt help but feel that Xiao Yan was being ungrateful, but she quickly corrected her mindset.
Perhaps he really didnt want to marry Nalan Yanran.
With this thought in mind, Yun Yun couldnt help but feel unsettled.
A girl blessed by heaven, Nalan Yanran, who came from a privileged background, actively requested an immediate marriage. Wouldnt any normal person immediately agree? Why did he repeatedly refuse, leading to the establishment of a three-year agreement?
Could an ordinary person really resist such temptation?
Yun Yuns curiosity about Xiao Yan, the person who made such a choice, gradually grew. She wanted to know what kind of young man he was to make Nalan Yanran, who was proud and arrogant, willingly agree to marry him.
Originally, Yun Yun had planned to meet Xiao Yan after this matter was settled, taking the opportunity to visit Wutan City.
But now
Yun Yun looked at Xiao Yan before her, and her beautiful eyes narrowed slightly.
Theres no need to make another trip.