If you were cold and aloof in your past life, why are you crying in this one?

"A man like Young Master Wang is not suitable for marriage."

As the song ended, Xi Wen suddenly said this out of the blue.

Xi Song, always eager for drama, asked, "What do you mean by that, sworn brother?"

When Xi Wen saw that everyone was looking at him, he felt a little embarrassed. Meeting Wang Jue's deep and mysterious gaze, he was afraid that the other party would misunderstand, so he quickly explained, "I have absolutely no intention of belittling Young Master Wang."

"Whether it be his appearance, demeanor, refinement, family background, talent, or vision, Young Master Wang truly deserves to be called unparalleled in the world. With such excellence, which woman could easily be his wife?"

Xi Lingxian deeply agreed.

The husband is so good that everyone covets him, which puts immense pressure on the original wife.

Who doesn't like a character who is as aloof and ethereal as a banished immortal?

Those who have already succeeded must be wary of having their gains snatched away by thousands, while those who are eyeing the prize will never stop.

Being the wife of such a man is both mentally and emotionally distressing.

Even though it was a compliment, Wang Jue felt no pleasure whatsoever.

"Deputy General Xi, you flatter me. I was merely fortunate to be born into the Wang family and have a reasonably good appearance. I am far from deserving of the title 'unparalleled in the world'."

Xiao Yun, who had always been at odds with Wang Jue, didn't hesitate to flatter him, saying, "If even Young Master Wang says so, then who else in the world is worthy of him?"

Xi Rui vaguely sensed that something was amiss. "Fanfan, Asong, go to the kitchen and select some meat. Have the cook cut it up and marinate it. It's rare for Erlang and His Highness to be here; how can we miss out on enjoying the snow and having a barbecue?"

Xi Song helped Xi Lingxian to her feet, and the siblings walked through the covered walkway.

"Sister?" Xi Song tugged at Xi Lingxian's sleeve.

"Ah Song, I've truly let go now."

Xi Song was incredulous when he saw the broken section.

"Does your older sister really not care anymore?"

"I don't care. Even if he marries Xie Wanyi tomorrow, I can still go to the wedding without batting an eye."

"You two."

As a cool, refreshing scent approached, the siblings suddenly turned around and met Wang Jue's dark eyes.

Without hesitation, Xi Song stepped in front of Xi Lingxian to protect her, glaring angrily at the newcomer. "What are you trying to do?"

"Men and women are different; you should stop bothering my sister."

In just a few days, Xi Song's attitude towards him underwent a dramatic change.

Wang Jue naturally noticed it.

Among his peers from prominent families, none dared to disrespect him.

But he was more patient with Xi Song and didn't get angry.

"What did I do to make you angry?"

He looked at Xi Song with a calm and composed expression.

Xi Song was surprised by his friendly attitude. She couldn't bring herself to hit someone who was smiling, and her momentum immediately diminished. "Hmph, don't try to fool me. I know everything. Don't try to fool me again."

"Trying to fool you?" That's a rather novel phrase.

"What am I trying to fool you about?" Wang Jue asked sincerely.

Xi Song was furious. "You, you bullied my sister and made her sad; you clearly have someone you like, yet you still come to provoke her. You don't like anyone at all; you just want to win over my father and brother."

Xi Lingxian stared wide-eyed in silence.

She has certainly seen what it means for a newborn calf to be unafraid of a tiger.

The older brother used to complain that Xi Song was a coward, but how is he a coward now?

Wang Jue paused for a moment, then asked, "Who told you that?"

"Nobody told me, I... I figured it out myself!" Xi Song said with heartache, "I treated you like my own second brother, and you actually treated my older sister like this. I really misjudged you."

Wang Jue was not angry at all. Looking at Xi Song, who was red-faced with anger and looked like a cat with its fur standing on end, he even found it quite amusing.

He was actually laughing.

Xi Songzhen was furious. "Do you think I can't do anything to you? Let me tell you, my family will never let my sister marry you. My sister just said that she has given up on liking you. Even if you marry Miss Xie tomorrow, we will still go to the wedding banquet as usual."

Xi Lingxian never knew that her twin brother had such a brave side.

"Shut up."

Some things are easier said than said. Wang Jue is unpredictable, and angering him would be bad for the whole family.

"Go to the kitchen and pick out the meat."

She drove Xi Song away.

Xi Song kept turning back to look at Wang Jue, clearly having already regarded him as the least trustworthy person.

"You're not allowed to bully my older sister, or you'll regret it."

A smile appeared on Wang Jue's lips as he watched the other person's figure disappear at the end of the corridor before slowly turning to his side.

He didn't dislike Xi Song, but he was still glad that his ears were finally at peace.

Only the two of them remained.

Xi Lingxian breathed a sigh of relief, "Ah Song is young and doesn't know any better. He doesn't think before he speaks. Don't take it to heart."

"Young? You two seem to be twins, a boy and a girl?"

"I've lived an extra lifetime, how can it be the same?"

He gazed at her.

She's lived an extra lifetime, but she's still just a teenage girl.

Fresh, delicate, and incredibly cute.

Xi Lingxian suddenly remembered something, "How old did you live in your previous life?"

"...Seventy years old."

Xi Lingxian suddenly realized, "No wonder I felt you were particularly difficult to communicate with in this life. It turns out that under your teenage body lies the soul of an old man in his sixties."

"..."

"I just have some memories of my past life."

The atmosphere was unusually peaceful and harmonious, unlike the tense atmosphere of previous meetings.

But for some reason, Wang Jue's unease only intensified.

My gaze fell on her jade-like wrist; the string of blood-red coral beads was indeed extremely flattering to her.

But the thought that it was a gift from Xiao Yun made him feel extremely annoyed.

Resisting the urge to simply take it off for her, he pointed with his index finger, "This... you should wear it?"

Xi Lingxian lowered her eyes, paused, and then pulled it off.

She really liked the coral beads, but they were a gift from Xiao Yun…

It's better to be cautious.

Wang Jue smiled and took the string of beads. "If you like it, I'll find you a better one."

"I, I'll go check on Ah Song."

She said she was leaving.

She went left, and he followed her to the left; she went right, and he followed her to the right.

Why are you blocking my way?

Wang Jue leaned forward, grabbed her arm, and asked, "Why do you want to go back to Guangling?"

"Returning to my hometown to pay respects to my ancestors."

"It's that simple?"

"Otherwise what?"

"Going back...and not coming back?"

She paused for a moment, then said, "No, not really."

"Don't you know that your eyes look different when you lie?"

Xi Lingxian was annoyed by his insistence on pointing it out even though he clearly knew. "Since you already know, why are you still saying it?"

"Guangling is where I grew up. What's so strange about me going back? Besides, it's none of your business what I do."

"The Later Zhao frequently invades, and that place is hardly a blessed land. You don't need to put yourself in danger just to avoid me."

Xi Lingxian paused for a moment, unable to tell whether what he said was true or false.

She coughed, turned her face away, and asked him, "My father said that the Grand Commandant is no longer insisting on the marriage between our two families, which is a good thing..."

Marriage is a good thing for both families. Now that Xi Jian has made it clear that he is unwilling to marry off his daughter, Wang Dun, who is good at winning people's hearts, knows that it is not advisable to force the issue.

Fortunately, he truly trusted Xi Jian's character, and the Xi family still had an eldest son who was unmarried. Choosing a suitable young lady from the Wang family for marriage was not a bad idea.

"How is it a good thing?" he asked.

Xi Lingxian's good mood these past few days was all because of this. She suppressed a smile and said, "It's God's arrangement, letting us part amicably. You shouldn't force it anymore."

Wang Jue clenched his fists.

The old man acts on a whim, using his marriage as leverage. If it were anyone else in the family, they would probably be at his mercy.

But he is not.

"You're happy that my father agreed to avoid an arranged marriage?"

Xi Lingxian pursed her lips, trying not to laugh.

Before she could say anything, he suddenly grabbed her by the neck, forcing her to raise her head and stand on her feet.

Before she could react, the man suddenly leaned down and kissed her.

Xi Lingxian froze, her eyes widening in astonishment.

"I'm not happy."