Ch 8 – Changes (1)
Ye Qingtang paused for a moment before resuming:
"Father, if you think about it, you know I'm a timid person. When my spirit root is still intact, I may appear formidable so others may be less assertive towards me. But now…. I'm without a spirit root. If I force myself to be married into the Duan household, I shall be provoking their dismay. Without any means of self-defense, I'm certain to be bullied. So, though Mr. Duan may sound demeaning, it is truly in my best interest."
Ye Qingtang remained composed, without voicing a single word of complaint, as though she really bought Duan Tianrao's ostentatious speech.
Ye Ling was really dumbfounded, never would he expect such a response from Ye Qingtang.
Initially, when Ye Qingtang's spirit root first emerged, it was the Duan household who made the proposal for their engagement. But now, once her spirit root is gone, they put the blame on the victim by accusing his daughter of being hideous and faceless. It was as though the Ye household was intent on establishing ties with them first.
Duan Tianrao smiled slightly at Ye Qingtang's response. He was pleased with her self-awareness on her shortcomings. Ye Xun was also pleased, though secretly, with her compliance on the matter.
Ye Ling, however, remained grim.
Seeing Ye Ling remained stubborn, Duan Tianrao continued saying:
"I appreciate Tang Tang being this understanding. Uncle Ye, in a few days time, every family in the City of Lin will be gathering to commemorate the annual Sabbath. As the heir to the Duan household, my fiancée might need to go on stage to turn the Sky Wheel. You know that the Sky Wheel can only be turned by at least an innate stage five achiever. Judging from Tang Tang's current state, do you think she can turn it?"
"If she is unable to, she will tarnish our family's reputation instead."
"Enough is enough! Get the hell out of my sight!" Ye Ling pounded the table and pointed to the main entrance while lashing out at Duan Tianrao.
He did not want this bastard to remain here and humiliate his daughter.
His daughter was not someone to be pushed around, especially by the likes of the Duan household.
Duan Tianrao furrowed his brows slightly, having seen Ye Ling blew his top, he decided to come to a conclusion:
"Uncle Ye, please think things over, regardless of your approval, I shall renounce our engagement in public during the annual Sabbath, farewell." Duan Tianrao bid his valediction1 half-heartedly before turning around to leave.
"Pick up all your trash, we have no need for them." Ye Ling lashed out.
Duan Tianrao grimaced as he signaled for his attendant to retrieve the gifts, before leaving the front hall.
Ye Xun followed him quickly while telling Ye Ling: "Father, the Ye household should not be seen without manners, I will see Mr. Duan out."
Without waiting for his reply, Ye Xun left the front hall as well.
Ye Ling watched her enthusiasm, before complaining angrily to Ye Qingtang, who remained quiet all this while: "That girl, how can she be so tactless? From the way, Duan Tianrao treated you, how can she still see him off?"
Ye Qingtang replied nonchalantly while peeling an orange:
"Father, if she wants to, just let her be."
Ye Xun being tactless?
What a joke, if one was to scour the City of Lin, I'm afraid there's no one else more tactful than her.
Ye Ling was still unaware that Ye Xun had long been in cahoots with Duan Tianrao. Ye Xun must be the one who told Duan Tianrao news of her spirit root shattering, otherwise, how did he manage to arrive so early, just to call off their engagement?
Though being an adopted child of the Ye household, her discerning skills must be top notch. She could never rest assured being just an adopted daughter, regardless of how the Ye household treated her. Ye Xun should have, by now, finished discussing her future arrangements with Duan Tianrao.
-> 2 new chapters every Tuesday! This is a Cherry Clan translation, if you are reading this anywhere other than the wordpress or wattpad account, it's been stolen.
Translator's Notes
The ancient Chinese's method of valediction involves the act of crossing one's right palm & left fist in front of the chest. Though the raws describe this action, I find it weird when I include that description in an English context. TL; DR: its equivalent to waving goodbye.
Ch 8 – Changes (1)
Ye Qingtang paused for a moment before resuming:
"Father, if you think about it, you know I'm a timid person. When my spirit root is still intact, I may appear formidable so others may be less assertive towards me. But now…. I'm without a spirit root. If I force myself to be married into the Duan household, I shall be provoking their dismay. Without any means of self-defense, I'm certain to be bullied. So, though Mr. Duan may sound demeaning, it is truly in my best interest."
Ye Qingtang remained composed, without voicing a single word of complaint, as though she really bought Duan Tianrao's ostentatious speech.
Ye Ling was really dumbfounded, never would he expect such a response from Ye Qingtang.
Initially, when Ye Qingtang's spirit root first emerged, it was the Duan household who made the proposal for their engagement. But now, once her spirit root is gone, they put the blame on the victim by accusing his daughter of being hideous and faceless. It was as though the Ye household was intent on establishing ties with them first.
Duan Tianrao smiled slightly at Ye Qingtang's response. He was pleased with her self-awareness on her shortcomings. Ye Xun was also pleased, though secretly, with her compliance on the matter.
Ye Ling, however, remained grim.
Seeing Ye Ling remained stubborn, Duan Tianrao continued saying:
"I appreciate Tang Tang being this understanding. Uncle Ye, in a few days time, every family in the City of Lin will be gathering to commemorate the annual Sabbath. As the heir to the Duan household, my fiancée might need to go on stage to turn the Sky Wheel. You know that the Sky Wheel can only be turned by at least an innate stage five achiever. Judging from Tang Tang's current state, do you think she can turn it?"
"If she is unable to, she will tarnish our family's reputation instead."
"Enough is enough! Get the hell out of my sight!" Ye Ling pounded the table and pointed to the main entrance while lashing out at Duan Tianrao.
He did not want this bastard to remain here and humiliate his daughter.
His daughter was not someone to be pushed around, especially by the likes of the Duan household.
Duan Tianrao furrowed his brows slightly, having seen Ye Ling blew his top, he decided to come to a conclusion:
"Uncle Ye, please think things over, regardless of your approval, I shall renounce our engagement in public during the annual Sabbath, farewell." Duan Tianrao bid his valediction1 half-heartedly before turning around to leave.
"Pick up all your trash, we have no need for them." Ye Ling lashed out.
Duan Tianrao grimaced as he signaled for his attendant to retrieve the gifts, before leaving the front hall.
Ye Xun followed him quickly while telling Ye Ling: "Father, the Ye household should not be seen without manners, I will see Mr. Duan out."
Without waiting for his reply, Ye Xun left the front hall as well.
Ye Ling watched her enthusiasm, before complaining angrily to Ye Qingtang, who remained quiet all this while: "That girl, how can she be so tactless? From the way, Duan Tianrao treated you, how can she still see him off?"
Ye Qingtang replied nonchalantly while peeling an orange:
"Father, if she wants to, just let her be."
Ye Xun being tactless?
What a joke, if one was to scour the City of Lin, I'm afraid there's no one else more tactful than her.
Ye Ling was still unaware that Ye Xun had long been in cahoots with Duan Tianrao. Ye Xun must be the one who told Duan Tianrao news of her spirit root shattering, otherwise, how did he manage to arrive so early, just to call off their engagement?
Though being an adopted child of the Ye household, her discerning skills must be top notch. She could never rest assured being just an adopted daughter, regardless of how the Ye household treated her. Ye Xun should have, by now, finished discussing her future arrangements with Duan Tianrao.
-> 2 new chapters every Tuesday! This is a Cherry Clan translation, if you are reading this anywhere other than the wordpress or wattpad account, it's been stolen.
Translator's Notes
The ancient Chinese's method of valediction involves the act of crossing one's right palm & left fist in front of the chest. Though the raws describe this action, I find it weird when I include that description in an English context. TL; DR: its equivalent to waving goodbye.