Chapter 1257 557: Thoughts
"Why is my wife doing this? You married into the Song Family, belong to the Song Family, how can you stay at your parental home and not return?"
Song Qianlong easily dodged the thrown objects, smiling as he spoke.
But the more frivolous he appeared, the more it aggravated Bo Shan's nerves.
"Get lost! I don't want to see you!"
"My wife, this matter is not up to you. If things get ugly, neither of us can handle it. Besides, everyone is just acting a part, why take it so seriously?"
Acting a part!
Bo Shan's eyes instantly turned red.
She truly believed in marrying a chicken, follow the chicken, marrying a dog, follow the dog. Who would have thought the person she married was such a thing!
Yes! She was too naive, thinking that even if it was a marriage designated by the Ten Major Families, there would be a happy outcome.
But, but...
Thinking this, Bo Shan's tears started to flow.
"Ah, my wife, why bother?"
Song Qianlong sighed, eventually inviting Mr. Bo waiting outside the door.
"Dad..."
Bo Shan looked at her father aggrievedly, but her father seemed to be on the same side as Song Qianlong.
"Shan, follow him back. Our home always welcomes you back, but you should stay at your husband's house for a few days to avoid idle gossip."
Bo Shan lowered her head silently.
She might ignore that scumbag's words, but her father's words, she always complied with.
Just like this failed marriage, it was the family's decision, and she had no power to resist, only having had false fantasies before the wedding.
Yet reality had scattered like feathers.
Bo Shan gradually resigned herself.
She lowered her head and walked towards Song Qianlong.
The old father contentedly stroked his white beard.
Song Qianlong, as he took Bo Shan's hand, silently said as they left under the watch of the Patriarch of Bo Family.
"If you are unhappy, you can find a few suitable gentlemen outside, everyone does it, don't take this matter to heart."
Bo Shan immediately clenched her fists.
She would never become that kind of scum!
But upholding her principles, what end would it bring? Watching this scumbag indulge in revelries every day, while she could only guard an empty room.
Can I, as the daughter of Bo Family, not even grasp my own happiness?
Bo Shan felt grief.
And at that moment, a servant rushed over.
"Report! Master, Master Jin of the Foolish Underworld and Captain Song request an audience, they are waiting in the hall."
The Patriarch of Bo Family slightly frowned, today's schedule did not include this.
"Dad?"
Bo Shan looked at her father, who only waved her off and walked directly towards the hall.
Before marriage, such matters were all handled by Bo Shan.
Now that she's married, the affairs of the Bo Family largely do not concern her.
Bo Shan and her husband left, while the Patriarch of Bo Family met the visitors in the hall.
"Family Head Bo!"
"Lord Bo!"
Song Zhenrong and Master Jin stood up and saluted.
Song Zhenrong eager to explain the situation, was restrained by a look from Master Jin.
Master Jin is Song Zhenrong's direct superior, basically his boss.
Among the masters, only Master Jin agreed to help, as for the Lord of Mansion, Song Zhenrong had no access to such existence.
After a brief exchange, Master Jin brought up the main issue.
"Family Head Bo, during last night's mission, one of our Deputy Captains was injured by a demon, the injury is serious. Despite exhausting all efforts, the doctors within our domain with limited medical skills couldn't successfully treat him. We request the Bo Family's assistance, the Underworld would be most grateful."
The Foolish Underworld may have many talents, but a Deputy Captain holds considerable weight, plus the protégé he values personally seeks out help, Master Jin could only risk his pride to fight for an opportunity for the protégé.
Understanding their intention, the Patriarch of Bo Family smiled.
Slowly picked up the teacup, blew the steam, took a small sip, and spoke.
"This matter, is difficult to handle."
Difficult means doable.
Master Jin, being quite astute, naturally understood what he meant.
But Song Zhenrong couldn't help it, matters of life and death involved his sister, he had wholly lost his usual composure.
"Please Lord Bo save my sister's life! I am willing to do anything if you save her!"
Master Jin immediately frowned.
It's ruining the negotiation!
Just this would cause the old geezer to raise the price!
Sure enough, the Patriarch of Bo Family began making excessive demands.
"I heard your master recently acquired an [original evil stone] from the Land of Gathering Evil..."
Master Jin's face suddenly changed drastically.
"Stop!"
Master Jin showed a difficult expression.
"Family Head Bo, aren't you making it difficult for us? That belongs to the Lord of Mansion, we are not qualified to touch such things..."
The old fox smiled faintly.
"Don't hasten, I know about your Lord of Mansion, he can't use a whole piece of original evil stone all at once, he'll certainly divide it up, and use it gradually. Once the stone is divided, there will be some residue left. If anyone can collect this residue and deliver it to me, everything will be negotiable."
When the Patriarch of Bo Family spoke, his gaze wasn't focused on Master Jin, but rather... Song Zhenrong.
Original evil stone... residue... sister...
Song Zhenrong clenched his fists, remained silent.
Master Jin was already nodding like a rattle.
After a couple of more sentences in negotiation, any other conditions proposed, the Old Family Master directly refused.
Regretfully sighing, Master Jin left with Song Zhenrong.