Chapter 213: The Future Lady of the Xiao Family
Ouyang Di clenched his jaw.
'He didn't want to apologize!'
'The Ouyang Family was even more formidable than the Xiao Family. Why should he apologize? On what grounds should he have to bow his head?'
Lin Chuyue quickly tugged on the sleeve of Xiao Ye's suit. "Let it go... He didn't really do anything to me, and you arrived just in time."
"Let's not make things too ugly. It won't be good for you either."
'Although she didn't know how Xiao Ye had managed to become the Patriarch, clashing with another family right after taking power was definitely not a wise choice.'
For Xiao Ye's safety, Lin Chuyue hoped he would let the matter drop.
Seeing the pleading look in Lin Chuyue's eyes, Xiao Ye couldn't bear it.
He gently booped the tip of Lin Chuyue's delicate little nose. "Alright, I'll listen to you."
Xiao Ye lifted his head, his gentle expression instantly turning ice-cold. The change was incredibly fast.
"Ouyang Di, this is the first and last time. If you ever dare to do this again, don't blame me for what happens next!"
"The Ouyang Family won't make an enemy of me over a useless junior like you!"
Veins bulged on Ouyang Di's neck in anger, but he knew that what Xiao Ye said was true.
The Ouyang Family truly wouldn't confront the Patriarch of the Xiao Family for his sake, even if he was just newly appointed.
The banquet was far from over.
But Xiao Ye, the man of the hour, had already taken Lin Chuyue to the old family estate next door.
When she saw the Xiao Family's old estate, Lin Chuyue was completely stunned.
"This... this is just too luxurious!"
An estate like this was a rare treasure anywhere, let alone in the Imperial City, where every inch of land was worth its weight in gold!
And judging by the pillars and other structures, it was clearly an antique!
Judging by its scale, it was a mansion at least fit for a Prince.
"This... is this the Xiao Family's territory?"
Xiao Ye smiled and nodded. "Yes, it's our Xiao Family's old estate. And in the future, you'll be the lady of the house."
Lin Chuyue immediately lowered her head, a little embarrassed. "What are you talking about! We're not even married yet!"
'She never expected Xiao Ye to have such a meteoric rise, suddenly becoming so much more powerful than even the Lin Family.'
Lin Chuyue couldn't help but tighten her grip on Xiao Ye's hand. 'Now their statuses were reversed.'
'It seemed she was the one who wasn't good enough for him now.'
Lin Chuyue couldn't help but think of the various young ladies of the Imperial City. Many of the women she had just met at the banquet were clearly interested in Xiao Ye.
And every single one of them was gorgeous; you could tell they were true heiresses at a glance.
That kind of bearing was impossible to fake.
'Compared to them, her own looks, which she had once been proud of, seemed like nothing special.'
Xiao Ye noticed she was lost in thought. "What are you thinking about? You'll be living here. What do you think?"
Lin Chuyue snapped back to reality and looked at the courtyard before her.
A circular archway led to a small stone path, flanked on both sides by flowers in full bloom.
Even in the winter, with December approaching, they were still blooming vibrantly.
You didn't need to think to know that a great deal of money had been spent to hire professional gardeners to maintain them.
Stepping inside revealed a very spacious two-story pavilion.
All the decorations inside were filled with an ancient charm.
However, there was also plenty of modern furniture, all of which had been specially styled to blend in seamlessly with the rest of the room.
"Is this really for me to live in?"
Lin Chuyue was overjoyed. Ever since she was little, she had dreamed of being a princess living in a small courtyard full of flowers.
Unexpectedly, her dream had now come true!
And this "small courtyard," while it didn't look huge, was worth enough to buy dozens of the Lin Clan's old estates!
Xiao Ye knew she would love it here.
Besides, aside from the main residence, this courtyard had the best feng shui in the entire Xiao Family estate.
Xiao Ye had his own reasons for having her live here.
First, he wanted to use the Xiao Family's feng shui to nourish Lin Chuyue's own fortune.
Second, this place was relatively secluded, so people wouldn't usually come over.
Xiao Ye would leave a few Death Warriors behind to be responsible for Lin Chuyue's safety, which would also prevent any conflicts with other members of the Xiao Family.
Finally, it was because Xiao Ye guessed she would like it here.
If she was going to live here, she might as well be happy!
Lin Chuyue entered the small two-story building, liking it more and more with every glance.
Especially on the second floor, when she pushed open the windows, she could see the garden full of flowers.
If it weren't for the slightly bone-chilling wind, one might have thought it was summer.
Xiao Ye watched her with this girlish delight, his affection for her growing even stronger. "Open the wardrobe and take a look."
Lin Chuyue glanced at him, then slowly opened the wardrobe doors.
Inside was a full collection of the latest-season luxury brand clothing. Any single piece was worth tens of thousands.
"This... You bought this for me?"
"That's right. I had the store send them over. They're all brand new. If you don't like them, I'll have them send another batch."
For a family like the Xiao Family, unless they felt like going shopping themselves, they usually had the luxury brands—the very ones others looked up to—come to their home to serve them personally.
They would bring the latest clothes and a few models, who would not only put on a fashion show for the client but also offer styling advice.
Xiao Ye hadn't even waited for their service; with a wave of his hand, he had them leave everything!
A warm feeling spread through Lin Chuyue's heart. "There's no need. I don't have to wear designer brands. As long as it's comfortable, it's fine."
Xiao Ye hugged her from behind. "No. In my eyes, you deserve the best."
"Besides, I'm the Patriarch of the Xiao Family now, and you'll be the Lady of the House in the future."
"If you don't wear nice things, people might think the Xiao Family is mistreating you!"
Lin Chuyue smiled and buried her face in his chest. In that moment, she felt truly happy.
'All the hardships she had endured before seemed worth it now.'
'It was precisely because of everything that had happened that she could understand just how much Xiao Ye had done for her.'
'If she missed out on a good man like this, she'd probably never find another.'
The two of them hugged and talked for a while before Xiao Ye finally let her go. "I have other things to attend to. You should rest here."
"If you get bored, you can go out and look around."
"You are the future Lady of the House of the Xiao Family. There's nowhere here that you can't go."
In any case, with the Death Warriors protecting her, Xiao Ye wasn't worried about her safety.
He had just taken power as the Patriarch of the Xiao Family.
If anyone dared to cross him at a time like this, they couldn't blame Xiao Ye for making a few bold moves to establish his authority.
Lin Chuyue nodded obediently, watching Xiao Ye as he left.
She lay on the soft, large bed, feeling as if this were all a dream.
The bedding was of the highest quality, feeling as fine and smooth as human skin to the touch.
She rolled over, deciding to go get a glass of water, but as soon as she stepped out the door, she ran into a young maid.