Before he could get the information he wanted, Chai Jiangcui did not embarrass Lao Wu. After all, this old butler who was loyal to the Chai Mansion was already taking a big risk by revealing this when he came back.
If those two evil women knew about it, it would probably be detrimental to Lao Wu. No matter how favored she, Chai Jiangcui, was, she was still a daughter.
After this incident, Chai Jiangcui was not in the mood to go back to his room to take a shower. Wearing this strange police uniform, he walked straight towards Chai Jian's study.
Today coincides with Xiu Mu, and Chai Jian is sitting at his desk practicing calligraphy. The iron drawings and silver hooks on the snow-white rice paper, with sharp strokes, silently tell the unrest in the master's heart.
Seeing his daughter knocking on the door and coming in, Chai Jian put down the brush in his hand and said with a smile:
"Tui'er is back. How did it feel when you went to investigate the case last night? You weren't hurt, right?"
"The case was solved. The specific process was a bit complicated. I even met the local landowner in Wangjia Village..."
Chai Jiangcui bowed to his father and briefly told Chai Jian what he saw and heard in Wangjia Village. However, he did not mention the specific details of how to conquer the demon, and just ignored it by saying that he should take reasonable action with the Earth Master.
Listening to his daughter telling her magical experience, Chai Jian couldn't help but sigh:
"I didn't expect that Wang Youming would have such a chance. It's a pity that his luck was a little worse after all."
Chai Jiangcui didn't comment on Chai Jian's emotion. But that's not what she was concerned about right now.
Chai Jiangcui lowered his head to study the calligraphy and paintings on the table with a calm voice.
"Dad, I heard that my eldest mother and my second mother-in-law arranged a marriage for me. Is this true?"
"Um?"
Chai Jian did not expect that the topic would change so quickly. He raised his eyes to look at his daughter in front of him and noticed the dissatisfaction in her eyes. Chai Jian sighed deeply:
"That's right, those two short-sighted fools secretly hooked up with Zhou Mu without telling me. When I found out, they had already made an engagement date with the second wife of Zhou Mu's family."
Although she was somewhat mentally prepared when she arrived, after hearing Chai Jian tell the actual situation, Chai Jiangcui still felt that the matter was difficult.
If the two families are just discussing and have not determined the actual relationship, then just send some gifts and apologize, and the matter will be over.
But now not only has the negotiation been concluded, but the engagement date has also been agreed upon. To go back on it now is tantamount to slapping Zhou Mu in the face.
No man can bear the shame of being broken off by a woman.
"Then what are daddy's plans now?"
Chai Jiangcui bit her lip lightly, and the fingers wrapped around the corners of her clothes also looked a little blue and white due to excessive force.
She had already prepared for the worst in her heart. It was impossible to get married. If even Chai Jian compromised, then she would have no choice but to escape from Chai Mansion and wander around the world.
Anyway, she now has a storage bag, her cultivation level can barely protect herself, and she can live well wherever she goes.
"Alas~"
As if he could see what Chai Jiangcui was thinking, Chai Jian turned his back silently, his back looking a little lonely.
Just a few days ago, I boasted to my daughter that if there was any trouble, she could come to her. But now that trouble has come, I can't do anything about it. This is really embarrassing!
After being speechless for a long time, Chai Jian finally spoke:
"The Zhou Mu family is powerful, and the fault of this matter is the Chai family. The lawsuit was brought before the Holy Emperor, but we ignored it. Dad, I can't confront Zhou Mu head-on."
Just when Chai Jiangcui thought Chai Jian was going to persuade her to compromise, Chai Jian's conversation suddenly changed:
"But it was those two foolish women who committed the crime. I, Chai Jian, am not cowardly enough to send my daughter away."
He suddenly slapped his palm on the desk, and a faint white air emerged from the palm of the Chai Jian. A clearly visible palm print was left on the hard mahogany tabletop.
Chai Jian seemed to turn a blind eye to this. He turned around and took Chai Jiangcui's hand, saying in a deep voice:
"The engagement date is December 20, which is nearly a month away. On that day, the state pastor will send someone to our door.
I will use my connections to get you a hearing at the Imperial Capital Academy later in the day. Then you can go to the Imperial Capital to avoid the limelight, and when the storm is over, I will personally explain it to Zhou Mu."
This is the rhythm of running away on your own!
Chai Jiangcui muttered to herself, but she also knew how much pressure her father was under when making this decision.
It is true that he is Chai Jiangcui's father, but he is also the head of the Chai family in Yingya County. He is destined to be criticized by many Chai clan members for refusing to marry Zhou Mu, which is a harmful and useless thing.
"Okay, it's all up to dad's arrangement."
Chai Jiangcui nodded slightly and agreed to the trip to the imperial capital.
Chai Jian nodded happily. Suddenly, he seemed to have thought of something and reminded him:
"I have already taught those two foolish women a lesson. As a father, I know that you are very powerful now. For the sake of being a father, I might as well let them go."
Although Chai Jian was angry at the Qing family and the Chen family for taking matters into their own hands, he also couldn't bear to see his relatives fighting each other and making his family uneasy.
Looking at Chai Jian's sincere eyes, Chai Jiangcui reluctantly muttered:
"Tui'er just promises daddy, but if they still come to trouble me, I can't guarantee that they'll deal with it seriously."
"If your aunt and two sisters come to trouble you again, dad will divorce them without Cui'er taking action."
Chai Jian is decisive, giving him one chance is enough, and again and again will only bring down the Chai family.
…
After bidding farewell to Chai Jian, Chai Jiangcui absentmindedly returned to her boudoir. The rugged rockery, the pond covered with thin ice, the withered flower beds... Looking at the familiar scenery along the way, she couldn't help but feel a ray of melancholy in her heart.
It has only been more than a month since I traveled through time. I was just getting used to the completely unfamiliar environment, and now I am forced to leave again.
Buzz…
Feeling the sadness of its master, Shuiyue Sword actually let out a low sword cry, as if to comfort Chai Jiangcui.
As the cool sword intention entered his body, Chai Jiangcui's expression relaxed, he stroked the sword body and said with some relief:
"Forget it, ever since I set foot on the path of spiritual practice, I have been destined to be on the road. I might as well go out for a walk."
Waving his sleeves freely, Chai Jiangcui hummed a ditty he had heard in his previous life:
"I am a wandering person, I have experienced hardships in my life, and I have to meet you when I am in chaos..."