Lord Yan, The Little Ancestor Has Fallen Off The Horse Again!-Chapter 322 Ji Ling Pleads Desperately

Ji Ling approached in a panic, not caring about the persona she had maintained for so many years, and tightly grabbed Ji Xian’s arm with a look of frantic anxiety in her eyes.

"Grandfather, please say something; only if you disagree can the engagement be broken off. This is an agreement between the Xiao Family and the Ji Family, how can we let a woman ruin the relationship between the two families?" She felt an indescribable sense of dread and anxiety in her heart—how could he be so heartless?

She had calculated every possibility but had overlooked him.

"Mom and Dad, you also need to say something. How can the engagement between the Xiao and Ji families be called off so easily?"

Many people present were stunned, seemingly not expecting Xiao Chen to really call off the engagement with the Ji Family because of a woman.

Although the Ji Family had declined in recent years, the thin camel was still bigger than the horse, and the Ji Family’s heritage was not to be underestimated. Xiao Chen’s decision to call it off on the spot was truly like him.

Mo Lingwei was already laughing madly inside.

She had not expected Ji Ling to face such a day, being left by Xiao Chen in front of so many people.

She thought Ji Ling could continue pretending not to care, but she lost her composure so quickly.

Without the engagement between the Xiao and Ji families, what did Ji Ling have to hold on to Xiao Chen?

Ji Maoming felt that this matter concerned the interests of two major families, and such a good marriage was hard to find elsewhere. Moreover, Xiao Chen calling off the engagement in front of so many people—where did that leave the face of the Ji Family?

"Young Master Xiao, don’t you think this decision is too hasty?" His eyes contained a gentle anger—the marriage would not be called off no matter what.

Mrs. Ji was also furious, "What do you take our Ji Family for? It was your Xiao Family who wanted to get engaged, and it’s also your Xiao Family who wants to break it off. Is this the conduct of the Xiao Family?"

"Our Ji Family does not agree." Ji Maoming’s forehead veins bulged, clearly very angry.

Jiang Qiong had managed the Xiao Family for many years with flexibility and tact. This matter was indeed their Xiao Family backing out first, and she wasn’t annoyed by the Ji Family’s anger. Whether the matter would be resolved hinged on Elder Ji.

She spoke calmly and thoughtfully, "Family Head Ji, please don’t worry. The relationship between the Xiao and Ji families has always been good, and it will not become distant just because the marriage agreement is gone. It was our Xiao Family’s fault first, and we will provide corresponding compensation."

"You saw earlier, Ji Ling is quite a good child, very likable, and there are plenty who favor her. If two people don’t like each other, why force it? Even if they were together in the future, they might not be happy."

Compared to Ji Ling, she indeed liked Yueyue a bit more. That child was really beautiful and intelligent, and most importantly, her son liked her.

Even if she disagreed, she would have to agree.

After hearing her words, Ji Maoming’s anger subsided quite a bit. Being allied with the Xiao Family was for the benefit of the Ji Family.

No one could really influence Xiao Chen’s decision, and making more of a fuss might even lead to a falling out with him—no benefit to the Ji Family at all.

If they could really get the corresponding compensation he mentioned, it might not be a bad idea.

He did not like Ji Ling, and marrying her would not lead to happiness.

After finishing, she looked towards the inscrutable Ji Xian, who had yet to speak. She couldn’t quite fathom what he was thinking for the moment.

"Elder Ji, might we have a private chat?" Xiao Chen glanced at the time, with ten minutes left until the banquet. He just wanted to resolve the situation quickly.

Ji Ling’s face was pale. She could feel that after Jiang Qiong’s words, her father’s expression had somewhat relaxed. She bit her lip tightly, her mouth filling with the taste of blood.

Ji Ling clung to Ji Xian’s arm as if grabbing at the last straw, pleading, "Grandfather, you can’t agree to him."

She understood Xiao Chen—there was nothing he couldn’t accomplish. If Grandfather went with him, he would certainly propose tempting conditions.

In Beijing, his reach was omnipresent, and he held various resources in his hands. Every year, the Four Major Families struggled covertly for those resources. If he offered the distribution rights for those resources, Grandfather would surely agree.

Ji Xian frowned at her. Ever since Xiao Chen had initiated the breakup of their engagement, her behavior had been tremendously disappointing.

Meeting Ji Xian’s gaze—full of disappointment and authority—Yueyue’s heart skipped a beat. Her eyelashes quivered, her hands shrank back in fear, then, with resentment in her eyes, she stretched them back out and choked out, "Grandfather."

She knew this would disappoint and displease him, yet she did it anyway.

Without this chance, what connection would she have with Xiao Chen?

Even being betrothed to him hadn’t made him notice her; without the engagement, they wouldn’t even have a conversation if they met.

"Don’t forget who you are," Ji Xian reminded her with a frown, causing her steps to falter and her mind to cloud.

She slowly lowered her hands and cast down her eyelids, her head bowed as tears of frustration fell.

She was the Eldest Miss Ji and should have the demeanor of a noble lady: composed and dignified. To cling desperately in such a situation not only shamed her but also disgraced the Ji Family.

If this continued, she would lose even more. Having realized this, she slowly raised her head, her eyes cold and proud, her face expressionless, "I understand. I will return and reflect behind closed doors."

Satisfied with her response, Ji Xian nodded, "Rest assured, your grandfather will never let you be wronged. In the future, I will definitely find you the very best match."

Yueyue remained expressionless. The best man in all of Beijing was Xiao Chen, who could possibly surpass him?

Ji Xian signaled to Ji Maoming, who immediately led Yueyue away from the hall. She no longer belonged there.

Xiao Chen glanced towards Feng Ye and Jiang Qi, who promptly dispersed the crowd of onlookers.

They were tired of today’s drama. With so many talking heads, they couldn’t stop the chatter even if they wanted to.

Members of the Painting Association, keenly observant, promptly arranged for a private room so the two could negotiate.

Although everyone had dispersed, they were privately discussing the incident while keeping an eye on the direction in which the two disappeared, curiosity burgeoning within them.

They wondered what kind of conditions Xiao Chen would propose to dissolve this engagement.

"Young Master Gu, what do you think Xiao Chen will propose?" Xie Fangkai couldn’t help but ask. freewёbnoνel.com

He had thought the Xiao and Ji families would become estranged, but instead, the issue was resolved with unexpected ease.

How formidable was Old Master Ji indeed, but how many more years could he hold sway?

Gu Cong lightly pursed his lips without a word, approached He Chong, and spoke with cultured grace, "Elder He, what is your perspective on this matter?"

He Chong’s eyes were sharp and penetrating, his presence grand, his authority natural and unforced. Yet when he spoke, a faint smile accompanied his words, "What is there for me to think about the matters of the youth?"

He hadn’t expected things to turn out like this. Elder Ji surely couldn’t have missed Yun Yue’s appearance, so how could he have agreed to the annulment so readily?

He felt this matter wasn’t over—there would likely be more to come soon.

Not long after they left, the banquet began.

Members of the Painting Association had already relayed the incident to Jiang Wenshan, and not a single one stood up to mediate.

With Elder Jiang holding back, who would dare to step forward and provoke these two powerhouses?

Now that the issue had been resolved, Jiang Wenshan finally made a deliberately paced entrance to the hall, delivering a deeply emotive and rousing speech.