The Reborn Aristocrat’s Daughter
Chapter 724 - 716: Madam of the Xiao Family Head (2)_2

Chapter 724: Chapter 716: Madam of the Xiao Family Head (2)_2

Situ Xin had indeed gotten it right. After many years of being together, even though Situ Muli was grateful to Situ Xin for rescuing him from the fire pit and admired her strength, throughout the years they had spent together with no mission at hand, Situ Muli often saw Situ Xin more as the only family he had in this world, as a sister.

As for Xing and the rest of The Dark Division’s members, while they didn’t have the same depth of feeling for Situ Xin as Situ Muli did, in their hearts, apart from when they were on duty for The Dark Division where Situ Xin was their Leader, at all other times, Situ Xin was like their collective little sister. This was mostly because all of these veterans from The Dark Division were, in fact, much older than Situ Xin.

"Baby, no one will bully you. I will protect you," Xiao Muli said, seeing Situ Xin looking reluctantly at The Dark Division’s car disappearing into the night. Assuming she was sad because of their departure, he leaned in close to Situ Xin’s ear and whispered in a voice that only the two of them could hear.

"What? Do you also think I look easy to bully?" Situ Xin instantly bristled at Xiao Muli’s words. It seemed like everyone was treating her like a helpless little bunny. However, what Situ Xin didn’t understand was that the air of authority she thought she was exuding actually made her seem charming and adorably cute, and was utterly unrelated to any semblance of fierceness.

Xiao Muli couldn’t help but reach out with his free hand to ruffle Situ Xin’s hair as he looked at her adorably angry expression, then said with a tender look, "Our baby doesn’t look easy to bully at all," but his words were far from convincing.

Situ Xin huffed and turned her head away. She didn’t want to deal with someone who was being mean.

"Ahem, ahem," the group of elder statesmen of the Xiao Family, watching Situ Xin and Xiao Muli behave as if everyone else were just air, couldn’t help but pretend to cough to draw their attention.

"Third Uncle, what’s the matter? Do you have a sore throat? Should I call a doctor for you?" The Xiao Family Butler, originally watching the Family Head show a rare tender side instead of his usual aloof demeanor, was delightedly observing what he considered the consummation of a romantic relationship.

But then someone had to show up and spoil the moment, which really irritated the Xiao Family Butler.

"Ahem, no need, no need. My throat is just a bit uncomfortable, I’ll be fine after drinking some tea when I get back," the elder known as Third Uncle hastily waved his hands saying he didn’t need a doctor. He wasn’t sick and felt there was no need to call one. He was just feeling a bit upset watching their Family Head getting cozy with a young girl.

"Family Head, look, it’s not winter yet, but the temperature at night is still a bit low, and we have been standing here for a while. Let’s go inside and sit down," said Grandpa Xiao.

Xiao Muli certainly didn’t care much about what these so-called elder statesmen thought, nor did he usually heed their advice. The reason he obediently wrapped his arm around Situ Xin’s waist and walked into the house after Grandpa Xiao suggested they sit down was not because of what Grandpa Xiao said, but because it just so happened that he remembered Situ Xin mentioning she was tired earlier, so he went along with Grandpa Xiao’s suggestion.

Little did Xiao Muli know, this unintended gesture completely misled the elder statesmen. As Xiao Muli walked into the mansion with his arm around Situ Xin, they all exchanged significant glances.

In their glances, there was smugness and a certain understanding that only they seemed to grasp. They believed Xiao Muli’s compliance was due to concerns he might have had after the evening’s family gathering.

Everyone settled down in the living room of the Xiao Family Mansion. The layout of the Xiao Family Mansion still followed the ancient design left by their ancestors, so some of the furniture, though modernly made, were in ancient styles. Xiao Muli, with Situ Xin in his arms, directly took the seat of honor in the hall.

These elders frowned when they walked in and saw this scene. Second Uncle, with a furrowed brow, straight out asked, "Family Head, what is her status now, and how can she sit in that seat?" "Her status? Haven’t you all received the news already? Otherwise, why would all you elders be here waiting so late? Now that you know her status, you are very well aware whether she is eligible to sit in this position or not," Xiao Muli said without looking at the elders and was busy getting some snacks for Situ Xin to fill her stomach.

This uncle, or Second Uncle or whatever, had not expected Xiao Muli to be so direct. So when Xiao Muli spoke, all the old men’s faces stiffened. They indeed rushed here after getting the news, otherwise, they would have been fast asleep in bed at this time of night.

"Ahem, yes, we came right after learning about tonight’s family gathering. Family Head, you know that the role of the Xiao Family’s matriarch is not just your own affair; it concerns the entire Xiao Family," said Grandpa Xiao, who, due to the earlier misunderstanding, thought His words still carried some weight with Xiao Muli, so he stepped forward to speak up at that moment.

"Ha-ha," upon hearing Grandpa Xiao’s words, Xiao Muli was so enraged he almost laughed. "I was not aware that I, the Family Head, had become your puppet. Since when does my personal life have to be approved by you?" Xiao Muli’s tone was calm, but it sent shivers through the spines of several elders present.