Chapter 433 - 224: Exiting Seclusion! Mid-stage Profound Mastery

Chapter 433: Chapter 224: Exiting Seclusion! Mid-stage Profound Mastery

Chen Sheng looked troubled.

"You must choose one!"

Nie Baichuan’s voice deepened, filled with an irrefutable authority.

Chen Sheng fell silent, his brow furrowed in serious consideration. The atmosphere in the hall grew tense.

"What if..."

Nie Tiankun suddenly narrowed his eyes and slowly asked,

"If we were to betroth them both to you, what would you do?"

Chen Sheng was visibly stunned, clearly not expecting such a question. After a brief hesitation, he answered cautiously, "If that is the family’s arrangement... I will naturally obey. I have no objections."

"Ha. In your dreams, kid."

Nie Tiankun chuckled and shook his head. Then, his expression turned serious, his gaze suddenly sharpening.

"That pair, Lingxi and Lingshan—did they make some sort of deal with you beforehand? I’ll be frank. The Great Elder and I are well aware of their little tricks.

They’re just trying to use this farce to shirk their responsibility in this marriage alliance, but that won’t work. They enjoy the family’s support, so they must bear the corresponding duties. This is the destiny of every child of a Noble Family!"

As he spoke, Nie Tiankun shot a meaningful glance at Nie Xiangjun, who stood beside them with her head bowed in silence.

Nie Xiangjun pressed her lips together and lowered her head even further.

"The marriage alliance cannot be avoided. Not even my own daughter would be an exception."

Nie Tiankun’s tone turned sharp.

"Let me be clear today. You are to choose one of the two and finalize the engagement as soon as possible. Otherwise... the family will simply appoint one of them for you. At that point, there will be no turning back."

"I... would like some more time to consider."

Chen Sheng replied with a salute.

"Very well. I will give you three days."

Nie Tiankun held up three fingers.

"Give me a clear answer within three days."

"Yes, I understand," Chen Sheng acknowledged with a nod.

’This was the most he could do. He considered it enough to repay his debt to Nie Lingshan for the Enlightenment Tea.’

’As for what came next, it was beyond his control.’

’How could a marriage alliance between Noble Families be swayed by such a petty scheme?’

’Even from the start, Chen Sheng had been pessimistic about Nie Lingshan’s plan. He felt the girl was far too naive. If they could really get out of it, why would they be in such a predicament in the first place?’

"Xiangjun, take Chen Sheng down to rest."

Nie Tiankun waved his hand.

"I will take my leave."

Chen Sheng bowed to the two men once more, then followed Nie Xiangjun out of the grand hall.

As Chen Sheng’s figure disappeared through the doorway, Nie Baichuan stroked his long beard and asked slowly,

"What do you make of him?"

"He is a rare talent indeed."

Nie Tiankun said with conviction.

"His aptitude, temperament, and methods are all first-rate. Even among the Direct Lineage of our Nie Family, he would be considered exceptional. I fear there are few in his generation, across the entire world, who could compare to him."

Overall, he was quite satisfied with Chen Sheng’s performance.

"Sigh..." 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ

Nie Baichuan let out a long sigh.

Even though he knew his two granddaughters were likely just putting on an act, the thought of how the one not chosen would react once Chen Sheng made his decision still gave him a headache.

"Actually..."

Nie Tiankun hesitated for a moment before lowering his voice.

"If Lingshan and Lingxi are both truly interested in him, marrying them both off to him... isn’t entirely out of the question. It would depend on whether the potential and value Chen Sheng demonstrates in the future would warrant the family’s greater consideration.

It wouldn’t be impossible to persuade the other elders, either."

"Absolutely not!"

Nie Baichuan’s expression turned cold as he rejected the idea outright.

"This matter is not up for discussion."

Something seemed to occur to Nie Tiankun, and his eyes shifted as he asked tentatively,

"Is it because of... something about Lingxi and Lingshan...?"

Nie Baichuan’s expression grew solemn. He nodded slowly, his tone firm and resolute.

"That is why Chen Sheng can only marry one of them. The two sisters can absolutely not marry the same man."

"I understand."

Seeing this, Nie Tiankun said no more.

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