Chapter 348: Chapter 212: The Young Master-in-law is Two-Timing
Recalled?
Meng Qiewei was rather surprised. "They’re giving up this early?"
"Not exactly. They’re just seizing the opportunity." Qing Dai poured Meng Qiewei a cup of water. "The Groom-to-be is highly regarded by the new Chosen, and so far, the new Chosen hasn’t mentioned giving up.
"This has made the clan find the situation strange.
"He’s already started colluding with an Evil God, yet this is still the case?
"It shows that the Groom-to-be is truly extraordinary.
"But all the people they sent have failed, so they want to send a new batch.
"However, since you’re still here, Miss, they can’t just directly swap everyone out.
"Now that this business with the Evil God has come to light, they naturally want to find a way to recall everyone first.
"Later, if the Immortal Sect confirms there’s no issue, they can send a new batch.
"That’s roughly their plan.
"But the prerequisite for all of this is that the new Chosen must give his approval."
Meng Qiewei mulled it over. "Why do those people suddenly need his approval?"
"Because before, the clan ordered the new Chosen to do something, and he sent a letter back saying that a prodigy in the field is not always bound by clan orders." Qing Dai said with a smile. "Although the letter wasn’t quite so direct, that was the gist of it.
"So, for this Wuyun Sect affair, after those people have finished their meddling, the new Chosen still has to give the final word.
"After all, the new Chosen walks the path of the Immortal Sect. As a Direct Disciple of the Sect, even though he hasn’t taken control of the family yet...
"...his prestige is already not to be underestimated.
"Especially since he’s so young, the people of the clan also have high hopes for him.
"Many of the Elders support the new Chosen."
After a pause, Qing Dai looked at her mistress. "Do you think the new Chosen will agree, Miss?"
Meng Qiewei set down her teacup. "What do you think?"
"I don’t think he will. The Groom-to-be ignores everyone else and only interacts with you, Miss. Since the new Chosen values the Groom-to-be so highly, he won’t risk replacing the candidates," Qing Dai said with conviction.
Meng Qiewei said calmly, "What if someone from the Immortal Sect wants to push this through?"
Qing Dai froze. ’If some people in the Immortal Sect were to learn that the clan wants to recall the five marriage candidates...’
’...then they would certainly hope for the recall to be successful.’
’There’s a real chance they might interfere.’
’After all, this could be considered standard procedure.’
’And you, Miss, would have to return with them.’
’In the eyes of the Immortal Sect, you’ve been away for so long that your ’leisure trip’ should be about over.’
’But it has only been a few months, which is but the blink of an eye to them.’
"Should we do something?" Qing Dai asked.
She knew that if she went back and said a few words, the whole thing would fail.
"No need. Let the pressure fall on the new Chosen. We’ll see how he handles it," Meng Qiewei said casually.
Qing Dai sighed to herself, wondering if the new Chosen could handle the pressure.
After a moment, she suddenly added, "However, the Immortal Sect might not be too forceful this time. I heard one of their experts was injured."
"Is that unusual?" Meng Qiewei asked, her curiosity piqued.
"The one injured might be *that* particular individual," Qing Dai said.
Meng Qiewei was somewhat surprised.
"I’m not sure if the information is accurate, but I heard that an ancient expert has fallen in the depths of the void. He was supposedly one of the most powerful beings from the era before ours," Qing Dai continued. "He held on for many years but still couldn’t escape being slain by the Immortal Sect. I heard he has since been branded an Evil God, and there will be follow-up actions related to him. Otherwise, I would never have gotten wind of this."
Meng Qiewei rubbed her teacup, murmuring softly, "’Branded as an Evil God... that means he’s not completely dead. I fear he’s planning to escape to this world. When you have time, look into it. If you find anything, pass the information to the Immortal Sect."
Qing Dai nodded.
’If we’re the ones who make a discovery this time as well...’
’...then no matter how shameless the Immortal Sect is, they won’t be able to interfere with the Miss’s movements.’
’The rest is up to the new Chosen.’
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Meanwhile, Ji Hao had also received a letter from the clan.
It requested the return of the five people involved in the marriage alliance.
Of course, the letter didn’t mention abandoning the marriage alliance.
Instead, the clan intended to send a new batch of candidates.
The plan was to increase the proportion of candidates from the Direct Lineage.
The women of the Direct Lineage were exceptionally outstanding; success would not be hard to achieve.
Ji Hao shook his head. ’Sending them back is the same as temporarily cutting ties with Jiang Man. By the time they return to the clan, the investigation into Jiang Man will be over.
"If there’s a problem, they won’t have to bring up the marriage alliance again.
"But if there’s no problem, I’m afraid they’ll become even more proactive."
’If Jiang Man is cleared, it most likely means his background is clean.’
’Furthermore, he will also start to enter the Immortal Sect’s field of vision.’
’He will become an even more worthy investment than before.’
’This way, the Direct Lineage wins entirely, at most losing out on Ji Meng’s branch of the family.’
"I can hear their scheming all the way from the Wuyun Sect." Ji Hao put away the letter, shaking his head in resignation.
However, he had no intention of cooperating with the clan. He had more important matters to attend to.
He needed to find a certain item.
According to his calculations, the item should have appeared by now.
But there was still no trace of it.
It would take a bit more time—one or two months at most.
Then, he could complete the initial stage of his mission.
But the mission was one thing, and the clan was another.
Given the current situation, he couldn’t completely ignore the clan’s request.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t be able to borrow sufficient resources from them.
With that, he strode from his residence and came to stand before Ji Meng’s.
KNOCK KNOCK!
He knocked gently on the door.
"Young Master Ji?" Qing Dai was surprised to see Ji Hao and offered a respectful bow.
"Where is your mistress? I’d like to ask her a few questions," Ji Hao said.
Upon hearing this, Qing Dai immediately invited him inside.
Ji Hao shook his head. "I won’t come in. It’s just two sentences."
At that moment, Ji Meng walked out from inside and gave a slight bow. "Young Master Ji."
"Jiang Man was recently arrested. I trust you’re aware, Miss Meng?" Ji Hao asked.
Ji Meng nodded. "I am aware."
Ji Hao fell silent for a moment before asking, "What are your thoughts on the matter?"
"I believe him," Ji Meng answered simply.
Ji Hao was slightly surprised. "If your belief is misplaced, you may have to pay a price."
Ji Meng didn’t hesitate in the slightest. "I am aware."
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