The Reborn Aristocrat’s Daughter
Chapter 446 Xiao Family’s Ambition is Too Big (2)_1

Chapter 446: Chapter 446 Xiao Family’s Ambition is Too Big (2)_1

Because right now, nobody from Old Master Xiao’s side dares to make a move, all because of the critical figure that is Situ Xin. From this incident with the Xiao Family and Xiao Yanlei, everyone has become aware of Situ Xin’s capability. They are frightened that if they take any action and manage to release Xiao Yanlei from the Disciplinary Committee, it would anger Situ Xin, who might then turn his spearhead towards them.

So, after discussing it, they unanimously decided to have Old Master Xiao visit the Situ Family and meet with Old Master Situ. Old Master Xiao and Old Master Situ were once comrades-in-arms, their relationship used to be quite good.

However, later on, Old Master Xiao, as the Xiao Family’s ambitions grew too large, and Old Master Situ, stubborn as he was, flatly refused when propositioned by Old Master Xiao to join their side. He sternly declared his position. After that, Old Master Xiao came to view the Situ Family, Old Master Situ in particular, as an obstacle to the Xiao Family’s rise to power.

It was apparent that the people from Old Master Xiao’s side had been so thrown off by Situ Xin and the affairs of the Xiao Family that they lost their ability to think clearly. They were fixated on the direct relationship between Old Master Xiao and Old Master Situ from who knows when, completely forgetting how the Xiao Family and Old Master Xiao had dealt with the Situ Family in the past.

Not long before this incident, they were even plotting for Situ Che of the Situ Family and Loo Jie of the Loo Family to embark on a mission from which they would not return.

The shrewd Old Master Xiao, for some unknown reason, held onto a hope that Old Master Situ, being softhearted, would spare the daughter and grandson of the Xiao Family because of their past camaraderie.

In any event, upon everyone’s suggestion, Old Master Xiao went to the Situ Family with his bodyguards.

When Old Master Situ received notification from his bodyguard that Chief Xiao was coming, he was taken aback for a moment, thinking there was something wrong with his ears, and asked again, "What did you say?"

"Chief Xiao has come to visit you," the bodyguard thought Old Master Situ hadn’t heard clearly and repeated himself. Meanwhile, Situ Xin, who had been dragged by Old Master Situ to keep him company in a game of chess, raised an eyebrow upon hearing the news. She speculated whether Old Master Xiao’s visit had anything to do with the recent affairs of the Xiao Family.

"What, you’re saying that old fellow has arrived? How could that be?" Old Master Situ, realizing that his hearing was fine and he hadn’t misheard, was shocked and stood up from his chair. Since the day Old Master Xiao asked Old Master Situ to side with him and was turned down, Old Master Xiao had never visited the Situ Family. Even when the two old men met in passing, there was no warmth between them. So, when Old Master Situ heard that Old Master Xiao had come to visit, how could he not be surprised?

"What’s wrong, Situ? You don’t welcome me that much?" Old Master Xiao had been waiting outside for quite a while and hadn’t seen Old Master Situ’s bodyguard come out. Being at a high position for so many years, even a short wait had already reached his limit. Seeing no movement inside, he walked in directly with his bodyguards.

"How can you say I don’t welcome you," Old Master Situ’s temper was not a good one, and his relationship with the Xiao Family and Old Master Xiao had been strained for a long time. Moreover, based on the intelligence from his granddaughter Situ Xin, he knew in great detail the offenses Old Master Xiao had committed against their Situ Family. If it weren’t for the knowledge that any move against the Xiao Family and Old Master Xiao would cause significant upheaval in the military and political circles of Capital City and even the entirety of Country H—especially with several countries eyeing Country H hungrily under the instigation of Country M outside—he would have retaliated against the Xiao Family long ago, based on his temperament.

Old Master Situ feared that if there were any shifts in the military and political spheres within Country H, those countries might take the opportunity to strike, causing internal turmoil in Country H—a scenario he did not wish to see. Otherwise, with Old Master Situ’s temperament, he would have already counterattacked the Xiao Family upon seeing that intelligence.

Thus, it was unthinkable for Old Master Xiao to expect a friendly face from Old Master Situ at this time.

Situ Xin glanced at Old Master Xiao and then turned her gaze back to the chess pieces. The unpleased Old Master Xiao, on the other hand, turned his attention to Situ Xin. Wearing what he considered a benevolent smile, he said, "This must be Xiao Xin, right? Who would’ve thought she’s grown into a young lady."

Since Old Master Xiao had spoken to her, it would have been impolite for Situ Xin to ignore him completely. Reluctant as she was to acknowledge Old Master Xiao, she still gave him a smile out of respect for the Situ Family and called out, "Grandfather Xiao."

"Alright then, hurry up and drop that smile of yours, it’s giving me the chills," Old Master Situ immediately objected upon noticing Old Master Xiao’s attention on Situ Xin.

"Now, Situ, that’s something I don’t like to hear. What do you mean my smile gives you the chills?" Old Master Xiao’s face fell at Old Master Situ’s comment. He had long been accustomed to being flattered and held in high regard by everyone.

"Tsk, what does it matter to me whether you like it or not? Tell me, why have you come to see me today? I’m sure you wouldn’t just drop by my house without a reason. Even if you said it wasn’t so, I wouldn’t believe you," Old Master Situ said, his expression no more pleasant.

The air between the two old masters and their expressions made the bodyguards following them both quite tense, fearful that the two old masters might get excited and come to blows. If Situ Xin knew what these two bodyguards were thinking, she would have snorted dismissively. Although it was possible that Old Master Situ might strike, having been well maintained by Situ Xin over the years, his physique was in excellent shape, resembling that of a middle-aged man. His physical prowess was not a bit inferior to his days on the battlefield. But as for Old Master Xiao, Situ Xin could tell that despite how well he took care of himself, his body had certainly seen better days, not to mention his fighting ability.

"Ahem. Yes, I’m here today for a certain matter," Old Master Xiao said as he unceremoniously continued on Old Master Situ’s cue: "Xiao Xin, my granddaughter and grandson are ignorant children. They didn’t recognize you before and might have offended you. Please be magnanimous. Look, my granddaughter Liu Yuhan is in so much pain that she can’t even stand up because of you. That should count as punishment for what she did. And about her parents, as well as my thoughtless grandson, perhaps you can..."