The Reborn Aristocrat’s Daughter
Chapter 725 - 717 Qualifications (1)_1

Chapter 725: Chapter 717 Qualifications (1)_1

People in this world are not afraid of death. Look, Third Elder Master Xiao of the Xiao Family isn’t afraid to die either, as he stood up and said, "Family Head, what you’re saying is wrong. It’s not that you’re our puppet and your marital affairs must be approved by us. Rather, precisely because you are the Family Head, your wife will be the main matriarch of the Xiao Family. And let me tell you, not just anyone is eligible to assume that role." Third Elder Master Xiao said this and glanced at Situ Xin, his gaze conveying clearly that this woman was not fit to be their Xiao Family’s main matriarch.

Even though Situ Xin was nibbling on some snacks, apparently not paying attention to the commotion below, she observed every move made by Third Elder Master Xiao with absolute clarity. Just as Xiao Muli was about to speak up in retort, a delicate hand grasped his. With a gentle squeeze, she made him instantly close his mouth.

Situ Xin had said before that from the moment she acknowledged Xiao Muli as her fiancé, she would not let her fiancé face the battle alone. And to her, this really wasn’t much of an issue.

"Oh, then may I ask Third Elder Master Xiao, who is qualified to become the main matriarch of the Xiao Family?" Situ Xin asked, swallowing the pastry in her mouth with an air of nonchalance.

"Who asked you to speak?" Third Elder Master Xiao didn’t take Xiao Muli’s words to heart at all; as soon as Situ Xin posed her question, he rebuked her sharply.

Before Third Elder Master Xiao could finish his curses directed at Situ Xin, Xiao Muli’s expression darkened. He rebuked Third Elder Master Xiao, "Third Uncle, I give you respect by calling you Third Uncle, and now you’re really taking yourself too seriously. How can my fiancée not have the right to speak? Huh?"

"Hehe. Muli, don’t be angry, it’s not worth getting upset over these irrelevant people," Situ Xin was far from angered by Third Elder Master Xiao’s words. However, Situ Xin was not someone to be easily provoked; the repeated condescension and challenges from Third Elder Master Xiao had exhausted her patience, and she hadn’t intended to be polite anyway. "I’ll also refer to you as Third Uncle. If you won’t answer my question, I’ll answer it for you. Isn’t it that you want to introduce your brother-in-law’s granddaughter to Muli, hoping she’d become the Xiao Family’s main matriarch? However, looking at your brother-in-law’s granddaughter, she’s nowhere near qualified to sit in the position of the Xiao Family’s main matriarch."

These so-called candidates were actually delivered to her by Situ Muli when they left Lihua Hotel. With Situ Xin’s photographic memory, she just glanced over them once, and all the details had been etched into her mind. Also, as soon as she saw these old masters, the information in Situ Xin’s mind was cross-referenced with their appearances.

One could say that each of these so-called Xiao Family elders harbored ulterior motives. Although they appeared as a united front, each was scheming behind the scenes, seeking to obtain the greatest authority for their own branch. In the case of the candidate for the Xiao Family matriarch, each aristocratic branch’s recommendation differed, all with either familial or economic ties to their own interests.

"This young lady, you say Third Uncle’s recommendation is not qualified to be the Xiao Family’s main matriarch, so you think you are?" The previously silent Fourth Elder Master Xiao could no longer sit still. Taking a risk to stand opposed to Xiao Muli, the Family Head, he raised his voice. This was their last chance to grasp power. If the position of the Xiao Family’s main matriarch was indeed taken by this young lady, it would be over for their branch.

At Fourth Uncle’s words, Xiao Muli’s expression darkened further, but this time he remained silent. He trusted his Baby, believing she could handle the situation, and more importantly, his heart warmed at the sight of his beloved woman earnestly protecting their future.

"I am indeed qualified." Situ Xin said with a smile. Baibai, who had been silent in Situ Xin’s arms, muttered to himself, "Joke, if my master is not eligible, who in the world would be qualified to become the main matriarch of your damn Xiao Family? Pfft, ’main matriarch’, I don’t even care for it. These old men are such a bother, they should just let my master marry Xiao Muli already."

Fortunately, Baibai’s musings were all internal, unknown to others. Had anyone known, many would have been taken aback, even Situ Xin and Xiao Muli, surprised at Baibai’s train of thought.

"Young lady, it’s good to be confident. Yes, you are beautiful, and you may be talented too. But in the Xiao Family, a prestigious aristocratic family with a long history, a person of your status doesn’t have the capacity to take the position of the main matriarch," Grandpa Xiao said, changing his tone as if trying to reason with her and appeal to her emotions.

"Aren’t you just saying that my background isn’t grand enough for the position of the Xiao Family’s main matriarch? Are you suggesting that the Miss Luo, who is closely related to your branch, is qualified? Hah, the intentions of you all are clear to me," Situ Xin looked at Grandpa Xiao’s hypocritical demeanor and suddenly lost the mood to argue with a bunch of deceptive old men. "You all claim that the choice of the Xiao Family’s main matriarch is a matter concerning the Xiao Family, not just Muli’s personal issue. But are you really selecting a matriarch with the best interests of the Xiao Family at heart? Absolutely not. Each of you has a selfish agenda, choosing someone beneficial for yourselves. One after another, what are you all really like? Either leading scandalous private lives or completely ignorant socialites. Are these the ’qualified’ ones you speak of?"

"Watch your words or I’ll sue you for defamation!" Third Elder Master Xiao leapt in, pointing at Situ Xin.

Situ Xin particularly disliked people pointing their fingers at her. If she weren’t considering Xiao Muli’s face, she would have disabled the hand that Third Elder Master Xiao was pointing at her right away. Nevertheless, she couldn’t hold back and with a Silver Needle, she sealed the acupoint of Third Elder Master Xiao, causing his hand to temporarily lose feeling.