The Reborn Aristocrat’s Daughter
Chapter 363: Lift the Curse (2)_1

Chapter 363: Chapter 363: Lift the Curse (2)_1

"You ingrate, who are you glaring at?" Xiao Guobing glared at Xiao Muli, only to be stopped by Old Master Xiao. The Old Master pointed at Liu Yun, who stood there with her head lowered, not daring to make a sound, and spoke to Xiao Guobing: "The one who has angered me to this point is your wonderful wife. I must have been blind as a dog to have let you marry her. I was adamantly opposed from the start. Someone from such a humble family is really not fit for the public eye." Old Master Xiao was truly angered by Liu Yun.

Old Master Xiao’s words touched a nerve with Liu Yun. When she heard what Old Master Xiao said, she "whooshed" her head up, staring at her father-in-law in disbelief. Her face had already gone pale without a trace of color.

Xiao Guobing felt that his father’s words were a bit too much. He was aware of his wife’s shortcomings, but they were not as bad as his father described: "Dad, if you have something to say, please say it nicely. The words you said just now were too hurtful."

"Cut the crap! It’s me who has been hurt, not you. Why don’t you ask your wife what she’s done today? She almost ruined the Xiao Family." Old Master Xiao’s hand trembled with anger.

"Dad. Watch your words, please. Grandpa is getting old. If he gets upset, neither of you can take responsibility," said Xiao Muli expressionlessly. He couldn’t understand why his mother would go so far, even to disregard her own son’s happiness.

"I am your father. How dare you speak to me like this?" Xiao Guobing was irritated by the tone his son used with him.

"I am also your father. How dare you speak to me like this? Let me tell you, Xiao Guobing, Muli is someone I raised with my own hands. You have no right to act like a father in front of him. First, ask your lovely wife what she has done today," said Old Master Xiao as he took Xiao Muli and sat down.

Under his father’s insistence, Xiao Guobing turned his head to look at Liu Yun, who had been silent since she came in, "Xiaoyun, what have you done to make Dad so angry?" Xiao Guobing’s voice was not harsh, but Liu Yun’s face grew even paler. She knew that once she told what had happened today, her husband would definitely be angry.

She didn’t know what the consequences would be after she spoke. Liu Yun now regretted her impulsive actions. She bit her lip and was unable to speak.

"What are you mumbling about? We don’t have the time to dawdle here with you," Old Master Xiao scolded again.

"I, I just went to the Situ Family. I told the Old Madam of the Situ Family, as well as Old Madam Loo, about Muli having a fiancée," Liu Yun said hesitantly, briefly explaining the whole incident.

"Hmph, because of your wife’s words, Uncle Situ and Uncle Loo almost cut off cooperation with our Xiao Family. You should also understand that our Xiao Family cannot afford such consequences." Old Master Xiao was so angry that he had no energy left to be angry. Thankfully, Situ Xin had always been taking care of Old Master Xiao’s health, so he was not so angry as to end up in the hospital.

At this point, Old Master Xiao didn’t have the energy to keep being angry with the pair. He said to Xiao Guobing: "Now, I’m giving you two choices. One, divorce Liu Yun."

"Dad, I realize my mistake, I realize my mistake," Liu Yun panicked when she heard Old Master Xiao’s words. She had never expected that Old Master Xiao would demand her divorce from Xiao Guobing because of this incident. "I won’t insist on Muli marrying Xiaoyi anymore. Dad."

"Liu Yun, don’t panic. Wait until I finish. It’s not just because of this incident. This matter is just a last straw. Over the years, I have been completely disappointed in you. You have always neglected your son, Muli, and later, behind our backs, using the name of the Xiao Family, you took care of your Liu Family’s affairs. I have seen all these things. It seems to me that your eyes are only on your family, and we, the Xiao Family, do not need such a daughter-in-law." These were words that Old Master Xiao had held back for a long time. And he didn’t say them for the sake of his son, but for his grandson, Xiao Muli.

After speaking to Liu Yun, Old Master Xiao turned to Xiao Guobing and continued: "The second choice is for you to take Liu Yun and leave the Xiao Family. I will announce publicly that I will cut off father-son ties with you. Of course, Muli will not leave the Xiao Family."

"Dad, don’t you think this is a bit too harsh? Dad." Although Old Master Xiao had been yelling at them, Xiao Guobing knew that it was just his way of venting his inner anger. He couldn’t take it literally. And after a while, they got used to it.

But when he saw his father being so serious and calm, talking to him like this, he knew that his father was truly angry, that these words were not spoken in the heat of anger, but they were heartfelt.

"Dad, I’ll go apologize to Uncle Situ and the others, I..." Liu Yun knew that this incident had completely gone beyond her expectations. She had never thought things would reach this point.

"No need for more words. Xiao Guobing, what’s your choice?" Old Master Xiao raised his voice and addressed Xiao Guobing.

"Dad. I..." Xiao Guobing’s mind was a complete mess, not knowing how to respond.

"Enough. Xiao Guobing, take your wife and leave the Xiao Family. I will announce it publicly tomorrow. I am cutting off my father-son relationship with you. Take care of yourself." Old Master Xiao didn’t wait for Xiao Guobing to answer before he made the choice for him.

"Old Wang, take them to pack their things, then have them leave the Xiao Family as soon as possible." Having said that, Old Master Xiao stood up and walked towards the upstairs study, with Xiao Muli following closely behind.

When they reached the study,

Old Master Xiao watched the scenery outside the window for a long time. Finally, he said to Xiao Muli: "Muli, what do you think about what Grandpa did today? Do you think Grandpa is too heartless for kicking your parents out of the Xiao Family like this?" The anger in Old Master Xiao’s voice was faint, yet it made Xiao Muli’s heart ache.

Xiao Muli approached Old Master Xiao and said: "Grandpa, I have never once thought of you as heartless. You are the most important family member in my heart. Also, I know that Grandpa wouldn’t cut ties with Dad for no reason. If Grandpa did this, there must be a reason behind it." Xiao Muli understood Old Master Xiao much deeper than Xiao Guobing did.