Mu Tianye never expected that this time, it would be the head of the Wang family, Wang Minghai, personally paying a visit.
The last time Wang Minghai came, it was to discuss the marriage alliance between Mu Yunyao and the Wang family.
So what was the purpose this time?
"Brother Wang, for you to travel all the way to our Mu family…"
"Has your Wang family grown impatient?" Mu Tianye asked suspiciously.
Hearing his words, Wang Minghai shook his head with a smile and said, "I’ve come this time to dissolve the engagement."
"We haven’t given up on the alliance with your Mu family. It’s just that the candidate will no longer be Mu Yunyao."
Mu Tianye was taken aback. Back then, it was the Wang family who specifically chose Mu Yunyao. Now they were abandoning her just like that?
Could it be because of Chen Chang'an?
"Brother Mu, let’s speak plainly—I won’t beat around the bush."
"We’re both intelligent men. This marriage alliance is meant to strengthen the ties between our two families."
"And to foster better unity."
"Clearly, continuing with Mu Yunyao would only worsen the outcome. And… as for Chen Chang'an, others might not know who he is, but you and I do."
"That kid is too unpredictable. My Wang family doesn’t want to offend someone like him."
"Besides, we’re merely changing the candidate for the marriage alliance. There’s no real loss for either side."
"As for whether it’s embarrassing or not—does it really matter?"
"At our level of status and influence, many things are far more important than face."
"Don’t you agree?" Wang Minghai asked with a smile.
Wang Minghai spoke bluntly and logically. People always weigh the pros and cons. Previously, choosing Mu Yunyao seemed beneficial to the Wang family.
But if the outcome would deviate from their original intentions, the Wang family would decisively cut their losses.
As one of the Nine Immortal Clans, the Wang family knew exactly what they should and shouldn’t do. Face was far less important than tangible benefits.
"Brother Wang, I admire your decision."
"The Wang family made a wise choice in selecting you as their head."
"I agree to this arrangement."
Mu Tianye nodded with a smile. How could he refuse such a favorable proposal?
At the same time, he couldn’t help but sigh inwardly. Look at how shrewd Wang Minghai was, compared to the stubborn old fools in his own family, who valued face above all else.
It was precisely because they couldn’t swallow their pride, deeming Mu Yunyao’s behavior improper, that they allowed her to leave the Ancient Immortal Domain. Though… in hindsight, it wasn’t entirely bad—at least they gained a disciple like Chen Chang'an.
Mu Tianye pushed aside his thoughts and asked Wang Minghai, "Who do you think would be a suitable replacement?"
Who would be better?
Wang Minghai gave Mu Tianye a helpless look and said, "Perhaps we should ask who’s willing first."
"I’m genuinely worried that another Mu family woman might run away and bring back another figure like Chen Chang'an."
"My Wang family can’t handle that kind of trouble."
Hearing this, Mu Tianye chuckled awkwardly. But someone like Chen Chang'an wasn’t so easily encountered.
If they could really find another like him, Mu Tianye would gladly encourage more runaways—the Mu family would thrive.
"Brother Mu, you’re not actually considering encouraging more elopements, are you?" Wang Minghai gave him a strange look.
"Ahem."
"Absolutely not."
"Do I seem like that kind of person?"
"Aren’t you?"
"Of course not."
After this exchange, both men fell into silence.
"How about…"
"How about…"
"You go first."
"No, you go first."
Mu Tianye thought for a moment, then said, "Fine, I’ll speak first."
"How about this: you pick a few candidates from your side, and I’ll select a few suitable matches from the Mu family."
"Then let them interact and see if there’s potential for further development."
"That way, it’s their own choice—not forced by us."
"Wouldn’t that avoid unnecessary complications?"
Wang Minghai’s eyes lit up at the idea. This was brilliant!
Traditionally, marriages were arranged by parents and matchmakers, especially in noble families, where elders decided matches for the younger generation.
The advantage was control over alliances, but the downside was often loveless or strained marriages.
But Mu Tianye’s approach was excellent—let them cultivate feelings naturally, and when the time was right, things would fall into place.
"Excellent!"
"Brother Mu, this plan is ingenious," Wang Minghai said with a smile.
"Good, it’s settled then."
"Men or women—go back and pick a few suitable candidates, then notify me. I’ll do the same."
"Then…"
"Yunhai, where are you sneaking off to?"
Mu Tianye suddenly frowned, noticing Mu Yunhai, who had been watching the show, trying to slip away unnoticed.
"Huh?"
"I’m not sneaking! I just remembered something urgent, so I…"
"I think your Yunhai is quite a fine candidate."
"Our Wang family has…"
"Father, Uncle Wang, I really have something to attend to. I’ll take my leave."
"And… I’m still young. Marriage isn’t on my mind yet."
"Goodbye!"
Mu Yunhai never imagined that watching the drama would drag him into it.
What a joke! If word got out that he was involved in some matchmaking scheme with the Wang family’s women, how humiliating would that be?
He was, after all, ranked third on the Heavenly Pride Leaderboard!
"You brat!"
"What’s so urgent?"
"I’m going to find my brother-in-law!"
Mu Yunhai’s words stunned both Mu Tianye and Wang Minghai.
Brother-in-law?
Who?
Even Mu Yunhai didn’t realize what he’d said at first.
Since when did this brat have a brother-in-law?
Unless…
"Did Mu Yunyao get married?" Wang Minghai asked in shock after processing the words.
"Nothing of the sort. That girl went to the Immortal-Demon Secret Realm."
"What?"
"You let her go to the Immortal-Demon Secret Realm?"
"Do you know how dangerous—"
Before Wang Minghai could finish, Mu Tianye cut him off. "I know the risks. But it was her own decision."
"Probably… for Chen Chang'an’s sake."
Chen Chang'an?
Did that mean the master-disciple pair…
Was Mu Yunhai’s so-called brother-in-law actually Chen Chang'an?
Damn!
At this realization, Wang Minghai felt a chill down his spine. Thank heavens he’d convinced his family—otherwise, Chen Chang'an might have torn the Wang family apart in the future!
"Brother Mu, I think when selecting candidates, we should first confirm whether they already have someone in mind."
"Better to be cautious," Wang Minghai said with a wry smile.
"Agreed. Caution is wise."
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