My Arrogant Young Lady

“Uncle, he should know about the Empress Dowager, right…” I said with a smile, taking a deep drag on my cigarette.

“Impossible, Xi’er would never do such a thing. She’s a girl of her word. If she allows you to take a concubine, she will definitely let you. Xi’er, she would never drive Zhang Xuan away. You like Zhang Xuan, so she won’t hate Zhang Xuan because of this. On the contrary, she should protect Zhang Xuan well…” An Yao said.

“But someone saw the Empress Dowager, and also saw a large group of people come to Zhang Xuan’s house…” I said.

"Who is it?" An Yao frowned.

“It’s Shanshan,” I said.

"Shanshan?" An Yao asked back.

“Yes, Shanshan saw it too. She saw a lot of people come to Zhang Xuan’s house, and she also saw a lot of luxury cars,” I said.

“Wang Xi, we don’t yet have concrete evidence that the Empress Dowager used her power to drive Zhang Xuan’s family away. Auntie sold the house, and Uncle sold the company, perhaps because they needed money, or perhaps they’ve become wealthy and want a better house and a bigger company. I believe in Xi’er’s character, and I also believe in the Empress Dowager’s character. Both Xi’er and the Empress Dowager come from noble families; they would never use such methods to drive Zhang Xuan’s family away. Perhaps there’s some misunderstanding. Let’s go ask Shan Shan,” An Yao said.

"Okay." I stubbed out my cigarette, feeling utterly exhausted.

I was too distracted to drive, so An Yao drove me to Shan Shan. When we saw Shan Shan, her expression immediately changed.

"Shanshan, what did you see yesterday?" An Yao's eyes were icy, and her whole body radiated coldness.

"I can't say!" Shan Shan said, her face pale, biting her lip.

"Why can't I say?" An Yao asked.

"They thought they saw me, and they threatened me. If I told them, they would kill me..." Shan Shan clenched her hands tightly, biting her lip as she looked at me.

"Say it! No one dares to touch you!" I suddenly snapped through gritted teeth.

"I...I saw Xi'er's mother bring a lot of people to Zhang Xuan's house. They gave Zhang Xuan's family many gifts and gave Zhang Xuan's mother 20 million yuan, telling them to disappear from your sight forever..."

Chapter 166 The Majesty of the Royal Family

"Hehe, and then they just disappeared..." I couldn't help but laugh out loud after hearing Shanshan's words.

At that moment, helplessness was etched on my face. And in my heart, there was only desolation. My aunt, she was gone just like that. Just because of the twenty million given to her by the Empress Dowager, she and Zhang Xuan vanished from my world forever.

But little did she know that twenty million was insignificant in our eyes. Not just the Empress Dowager, but everyone here could come up with twenty million.

My aunt, for the sake of a pittance, took Zhang Xuan and disappeared from my world forever. She still has no sense of right and wrong; she doesn't believe I will give her twenty million in the future.

Perhaps she thought that since Zhang Xuan and I were together, the most we could afford was a villa for the two of us to live in. And the villa I bought was worth far less than 20 million in cash.

But Zhang Xuan truly loves me. Even if I have no money at all, she won't leave me. And she promised me that even if I have no money in the future, she will strive to become a better person and raise me like a child. She will always take care of me, and she will always be good to me.

My aunt was greedy and opportunistic. But what did that have to do with Zhang Xuan? She was a good girl; though she was stubborn, she had a soft heart. For money, my aunt just took her away, making her disappear from my world forever.

I have no idea where Zhang Xuan is now, or where she's going. My aunt left in such a hurry that she didn't leave me a single clue.

I refuse to accept this! I'm not reconciled!

Gritting my teeth, I suddenly raised my reddened eyes, glared at Shanshan, and walked straight out of the cafeteria.

The spring wind was strong, making me feel cold. With every step I took, I shivered.

As I walked, step by step, my mind was in complete turmoil. The thought that I might never see Zhang Xuan again made me let out a grief-stricken roar.

If I still have a goal, then Zhang Xuan is my goal. I now have money and a prestigious status. Without Zhang Xuan, what meaning would all of this have?!

As I approached the teaching building, I saw Xi'er from Class 3 and her four girls. It was noon, and Xi'er and her four girls were resting in the classroom.

Seeing me, Xia'er curled her lip in disdain and said, "Heh, that scumbag who spent the night with another girl is here again..."

"Xi'er, take me to see your mother." I said to Xi'er in the calmest tone, suppressing my anger.

"Alright!" Xi'er's face turned pale; she seemed to have known something all along. "Xia'er, inform the family and tell Mother that Wang Xi is coming."

"Okay..." Xia'er finally noticed that something was wrong with me and frowned slightly.

While driving, Xi'er didn't say a word to me the whole way. I didn't say anything either, just sat blankly in Xi'er's car staring out the window.

They told me that there was an extremely beautiful young girl by the Empress Dowager's side. If I'm not mistaken, that person must be Xi'er.

She knew everything; yesterday she had gone with the Empress Dowager to see her uncle and aunt.

The Empress Dowager made Zhang Xuan and her family disappear from my sight forever, and I don't blame her. I believe in Xi'er's character.

I'm just unwilling to accept that Zhang Xuan has simply vanished from my world. I'm going to ask the Empress Dowager about Zhang Xuan's whereabouts and bring her back.

When the car stopped at a huge mountain villa, I looked up and saw two enormous stone lions at the entrance. The stone lions were majestic, their fierce eyes staring into mine, like two living lions, using their power to protect the dignity of the Yehenara family.

The gate was grand, consisting of two enormous vermilion doors. Inside the villa were tall buildings, small pavilions, and a crystal-clear pond. This villa was situated atop a vast mountain on the outskirts of the provincial capital. Even before entering, I could already feel an overwhelming sense of opulence.

As Xi'er led me into the manor, I immediately spotted four young men standing at either end of the gate. Their eyes were sharp, and each of them carried a short knife at their waist.

Before we even exchanged blows, I could already sense their considerable strength. These four young men were four lower-level martial arts masters.

"Wait a moment," Xi'er finally spoke to me. Her face was slightly pale when she spoke to me.

With a whoosh, the gate to the manor was slammed shut by the four young men. Less than five minutes later, an old man and a young man approached me with smiles on their faces.

One glance at the old man sent a jolt through me, as if I'd been electrocuted once more. The old man's aura seemed just as strong as my master, Leng Yan's.

This old man was actually a master of god-level or higher.

If martial arts skills could be categorized into levels, then the martial arts in our world would be divided into four levels: Master, Martial Arts Master, God-level Master, and above God-level Master. Many who become Masters are already top-tier enforcers in local gangs. Such individuals are highly valued by gang leaders and considered their right-hand men. Martial Arts Masters are even more sought after by gang leaders and wealthy corporations. Having a Martial Arts Master gives a gang or corporation the power to speak with authority.

Even a scion of a massive conglomerate like Xiao Haoren couldn't find a single martial arts master as a bodyguard. Yet, the Yehenara family had four gatekeepers who were already at the level of martial arts masters.

The old man before me possessed an aura just like Leng Yan's. If he truly had the same strength as Leng Yan, then he could be considered a master above the god level.

Those masters above the god level are called "above the gods." They possess internal energy, capable of injuring even fallen leaves and petals. There shouldn't be masters above the gods in this world, but their martial arts have reached the pinnacle. Their strength surpasses ordinary imagination; their terrifying power is beyond human comprehension. And every master above the god level is revered by numerous super conglomerates and powerful families.

Looking again at the young man beside the old man, I was startled once more. This young man already possessed the strength of a god-level expert.

The Yehenara family is indeed powerful. However, Little Good Guy said they are no match for our Wang family.

"Young Master, everything is ready. After you have bathed and changed, you will be able to meet the young master's mother." With a smile, the old man bowed to me.

"Thank you for your trouble." Even though I was filled with immense anger, I still suppressed it. Because the person I was to see was not only the Empress Dowager, the second-ranking figure in a super family, but also a mother, Xi'er's mother.

I patiently allowed the old man and the young man to lead me to a guest room. The young man clapped his hands lightly, and four pretty young maids immediately entered. Upon seeing me, the maids covered their mouths and giggled, "Young master, are you our young master's future husband? You really do resemble your mother, with very handsome features."

"Let's take a shower," I said.

"Alright, let us help the young master take a bath." Smiling, a young maidservant walked to my side and skillfully took off my outer clothes.

"No need. I can wash myself." I frowned and walked into the huge bathroom in the guest room.

Eager to see Xi'er's mother, I quickly took a shower and came out. When I emerged wrapped in a towel, incense was already burning in the guest room. On the bed, a suit, shirt, and a pair of boxer shorts were neatly laid out. Four young girls stood there smiling, waiting for me to change into my new clothes.

You can't hit someone who's smiling. Even though I felt resentment, I couldn't vent it. My face flushed, and looking at the four of them smiling, I said, "Um, could you please leave? I'll come find you after I change my clothes..."

"The young master is shy," a young maidservant laughed.

“Young Master, we are maids from the Yehenara family. You are the future son-in-law of our Yehenara family. It is only natural for us to serve you when you change clothes and bathe. Please don’t be so formal, and make yourself at home here. When the four maids, Chunxia, ​​Qiudong, and Dong, come to your home as part of your dowry, they will also serve you when you bathe and change clothes every day, just like we do.” As she spoke, the lead maid covered her mouth and laughed.

"Hmm..." I frowned, thought for a moment, and then turned my back to them. Then, I changed into the new clothes they had prepared for me.

Everything was ready when there was a knock at the door. A maid opened it and saw Chun'er outside, carrying a full load of gifts. Chun'er seemed a little rushed, as if she had just arrived. Upon seeing me, Chun'er glared at me fiercely and said, "You impolite thing! How can you come empty-handed to pay your respects to our young master's mother? We've bought all the gifts for you. When you see the young master's mother, remember to say some nice things. Our young master's mother has a bad temper. If you displease her, you'll be crawling out of the Ye family!"

"Thank you." I glanced at Chun'er, who was panting heavily, and nodded gently.

As I came out of the room, I saw that Xia'er, Qiu'er, and Dong'er had already arrived. Each of them looked very anxious, slightly out of breath, carrying many gifts.

Xi'er had already changed her clothes. She stood outside waiting for me, wearing a long dress embroidered with a hundred birds paying homage to the phoenix. The embroidery on Xi'er's dress was exquisite, and the cut was impeccable. A noble phoenix was embroidered in the center of the dress, and the sides were covered with a hundred birds symbolizing good fortune. The dress made her look even more noble. Looking at the young girl before me, I felt a complex mix of emotions. I gazed into Xi'er's bright, star-like eyes for a long time. Finally, I forced a smile and nodded gently to her.

In Xi'er's family's mountain villa, there was a huge house, which was like a palace, and the hall was decorated in a magnificent manner. Xi'er, the old man, the young man, Chunxiaqiudong, and four other girls entered her family's living room. The old man invited Xi'er and me to sit down, while he stood upright to one side.

After waiting for more than ten minutes, a large group of people finally came down from upstairs.

Upon seeing them, my heart immediately tightened. The woman at the head of the group was beautiful and noble, adorned with numerous jewels. Beside her followed an exceptionally beautiful young girl, whose eyes were gentle and whose gait was graceful. Behind them followed a dozen or so young girls, each like a different season. These girls were all very pretty, and around fifteen or sixteen years old.

Surrounded by them, the woman slowly descended the stairs. When she saw me, arrogance shone in her eyes. The elderly man, the young man, and the group of girls from Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter beside me, even Xi'er, immediately stood up and said, "Greetings, Elder Tongjia."

"I've met Mother..."

They all called the woman Elder Tongjia, while Xi'er called her Mother. If I'm not mistaken, she must be the Empress Dowager that An Yao mentioned.

Thinking of this, I quickly got up and knelt down using the etiquette An Yao had taught me. "Greetings, Elder Tongjia."

"Hmm, get up." The woman's voice was languid and pleasant as she gracefully sat down in front of us. Then, she raised her two long, golden finger rings on her right hand, and a maid quickly handed her a pipe.

The woman was Xi'er's mother, but she looked as young as a twenty-year-old girl. She was beautiful and noble. Looking at me with languid eyes, the woman took a light puff of her pipe and smiled, "Xi'er's father died early, and the Yehenara family has always been run by women. When you get home, I'll give my regards to your father and thank him for the nine-dragon gold-inlaid pipe and the fine Yunnan-Guizhou tobacco he gave me."

Xi'er's father is dead? Hearing the woman's words, I couldn't help but steal a glance at Xi'er. I felt a pang of sadness, and after a moment's thought, I glanced at Xi'er's mother again.

Even though she was Xi'er's mother, I still couldn't help but be moved when I saw her. Because she was so beautiful, and her aura was so noble.

A sudden jolt went through me, and I quickly suppressed the attraction I felt for the Empress Dowager's aura. I stood up and sat on the sofa behind me, looking at the extremely beautiful woman before me with neither servility nor arrogance. Sitting upright, I tried to speak to her in a calm tone, "Thank you for Elder Tongjia's greetings. I will certainly convey them to my father."

"When are you going home? When are you going to discuss the marriage with your mother? After you go back and see your mother, tell me how her injuries are. I just got a batch of pills that can replenish qi, strengthen the body, and treat internal injuries. You can have Tongjia Laogu send them to your mother," the woman said.

"Yes." The old man beside me bowed slightly.

Hearing the woman's words, I glanced at the old man beside me. Suppressing my inner turmoil, I smiled and said to the woman, "Thank you for your greetings, Elder Tongjia. I will definitely convey them to my mother when I return. However, my strength is still somewhat weak right now. I will go back to see my mother once I am stronger."

"You're only at the lower level of a martial arts master. Your current strength is indeed too weak. Your Wang family has too many enemies. If they find out your whereabouts, they might kill you on the way. A while ago, Suhebalu from Inner Mongolia brought Muping, but they were driven back by Tongjia Laogu and his men. Becoming a master above the god level depends on talent and opportunity. Your talent is not bad, but it's still far inferior to your seventh brother. If you're in a hurry to go home, you can have Tongjia Laogu escort you back." The woman took a puff of her pipe and lazily lay down on the sofa, looking at me.

"Thank you, Elder Tongjia," I said again.

"Well, that's settled then. You've been doing quite well lately. Let Xi'er show you around the house. You can stay for dinner tonight, and tomorrow I'll have Old Gu from Tongjia send you some pills to increase your cultivation before you go back to school." With that, the woman yawned lazily, then stood up gracefully to leave.

As the woman prepared to leave, watching her retreating figure, my heart was in turmoil. Why? She gave Zhang Xuan's family twenty million to make them disappear from my life. She acted as if she knew nothing. Did she, a person of such high status and wealth, consider Zhang Xuan's family so insignificant?

Thinking of this, I finally couldn't hold back my doubts and asked, "Auntie, where did Zhang Xuan and her parents go?!"

"Hmm?" Upon hearing my words, the woman turned around gently.

At that moment, her eyes were filled with coldness as she looked at me...

Chapter 167 Silence is Greater than Despair

Although the woman was beautiful, young, and dignified, and she was already a mother, looking only a few years older than me, at that moment, I felt a growing fear in my eyes as I looked at her.

Because she is much more than just a beautiful woman.

She is Xi'er's mother and the acting head of the Yehenara family. Even without a man in the family, the family has stood strong for more than a decade under her leadership without fading in any way.

People in the martial arts world fear her. Over the years, the Yehenara family has not only not declined under her leadership, but has become even more outstanding than before.

She wielded immense power; she could easily wipe out a provincial tycoon. This woman was incredibly capable, and the aura she exuded commanded respect and deterred anyone from offending her.

Now, her eyes were cold, devoid of any emotion. She looked at me like a high, mighty deity. Her eyes held no joy, anger, sorrow, or happiness. She looked down upon all living beings like a god. Before her, I was like an ant.