The Reborn Aristocrat’s Daughter
Chapter 735 - 724 Imminent (2)_1

Chapter 735: Chapter 724 Imminent (2)_1

And these men had long since forgotten the bedroom whispers their womenfolk had hastened to them earlier; using their words from today, their precious Situ Xin was still young, and not a single one of their brothers in the family had yet married. So their little sister had to wait her turn. They had to keep their cherished darling tucked away at home for a few more years.

However, the women of the Situ and Loo Families had thoughts that didn’t entirely match the men’s—though not completely different, there was still a significant discrepancy. Initially, upon hearing the news that Xiao Muli had proposed to Situ Xin and announced her as his fiancée to everyone, they weren’t too pleased in their hearts and felt quite disapproving of Xiao Muli’s actions. However, if they were to know that Xiao Muli hadn’t actually proposed to Situ Xin, that he had catapulted her into the role of his fiancée almost by force, they might not sit there so composed.

However, this was something they did not know, and Xiao Muli would not let them find out. As for Situ Xin, it was unlikely she would recall this event, as she was so naive about matters of the heart and that which pertains to the pleasures between men and women.

They shared the same thoughts as their respective men. How could Xiao Muli conduct himself in such a way concerning such a significant matter without first informing their elders? But then, seeing how violently their men reacted, they understood why Xiao Muli had taken this course of action.

They also knew that, given the men’s adoration for their family’s darling, it was uncertain when Xiao Muli would be able to win her hand. They generally understood that Xiao Muli must have been driven to desperation to choose this last resort.

Thinking of this, the women of both families instantly calmed down. They merely observed their men’s fury with a cool detachment until they sensed that the men had almost vented all their anger.

Only then did Old Madam Loo step forward to halt everyone and urge them to calm down. She asked them to quiet their minds and think. The deed was done, and continuing to fret and fume would help nothing.

The seniority of these two Old Madams stood firm in the household, and everyone quieted down to heed their counsel.

The two Old Madams analyzed the whole situation inside out for the family’s men and pointed out that they shouldn’t only criticize Xiao Muli’s actions; they needed to also consider their precious darling’s response.

Though their precious darling might seem gentle and weak, compelling anyone to dote on her and treasure her in the palm of their hand, she was, at heart, a person with her own opinions. No one could force her into anything she was unwilling to do.

The two Old Madams advised them not to act rashly but instead to consider Situ Xin’s happiness as their starting point and to think it over calmly.

Having calmed down, the men from both families concluded that they would invite Xiao Muli to the study for a good heart-to-heart discussion.

Xiao Muli followed the men of the Situ and Loo Families into the study, and after the door closed, he stayed there for the entire afternoon. In that time, Situ Xin’s heart was in her throat, fluttering with unease.

She didn’t know how her grandfather and the rest of the men would treat Xiao Muli. She also worried whether Xiao Muli could withstand the grueling attention of her family’s troupe of men.

Situ Xin’s occasional glances downstairs did not escape the notice of the attending Female Warrior Group, prompting Loo Yaxin, her mother, to exclaim, "A grown daughter can’t be kept at home."

However, it was precisely Situ Xin’s behavior that convinced the two Old Madams that their previous decision had been absolutely correct.

They knew that a woman’s marriage was her second reincarnation; she not only had to marry well but also had to marry a man who matched her own ideals, for a woman to be truly happy for the rest of her life.

So, although they felt Xiao Muli was a good match for their darling Situ Xin, and that Situ Xin would live well in the Xiao Family, they were still anxious in their hearts, uncertain about how their darling truly felt about Xiao Muli.